Finance Business Partner

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Bolton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful family-run SME in Bolton is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join their finance team. This new role involves working closely with the Finance Director, leading budgeting and forecasting, and providing strategic financial guidance. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial systems, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

4 x life assurance

Private healthcare

24/7 GP access

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial finance or business partnering role.
• Exposure to commercial finance in a Management Accountant position is valued.
• Confidence in influencing and challenging stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial analysis and guidance to support decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial modelling

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

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Your newpany

An acquisitive, successful, family-run SME based in Bolton is seeking a qualified Finance Business Partner to join its finance team in a newly created role. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a commercially focused environment where finance plays a key role in strategic decision-making and business performance. You will work closely with the Finance Director, being their 'number 2' within the business.

Your new role

As Finance Business Partner, you will act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, delivering insightful financial analysis and guidance to support operational and strategic decisions. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for designated business areas, while also evaluating business cases, cost-saving initiatives, and investment opportunities. A key part of your role will be translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders and driving continuous improvement in financial processes.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with proven experience in commercial finance or a business partnering role, or someone with exposure to commercial finance in a Management Accountant position with a desire to become a Finance Business Partner. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, are essential. You should be confident in influencing and challenging stakeholders at all levels and have a solid understanding of operational performance drivers. Proficiency in financial modelling and the use of Excel and finance systems is also required.

What you'll get in return

In return, you’ll receive a salary of £50K to £58K, and a benefits package that includes 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, 4 x life assurance, private healthcare, 24/7 GP access, and other wellbeing initiatives. The role is based full-time onsite in their offices in Bolton, with working hours of 8AM – 4PM Monday to Friday. You’ll play a key role in shaping financial strategy and performance, with strong support for your professional development and career progression.