Finance Business Partner

Sharp Consultancy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Bradford is seeking a talented Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic team. This exciting role offers the chance to influence key financial decisions in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment. As a Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leadership, providing financial insights and strategic guidance that drive performance and enhance business operations. If you are part-qualified or fully qualified in ACCA, ACA, or CIMA and eager to make a meaningful impact, this position offers significant growth potential and the opportunity to develop your finance career within a supportive and ambitious organization.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have commercial finance experience and be part-qualified or fully qualified in ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to deliver financial performance reports are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial performance reports and identify opportunities for business improvement.
• Collaborate with operations management to understand business drivers and compliance.

Skills

Commercial Finance Experience

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Financial Reporting

Education

ACCA Part-Qualified or Fully Qualified

ACA Part-Qualified or Fully Qualified

CIMA Part-Qualified or Fully Qualified

Tools

Reporting Tools

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is partnering with a reputable company in Bradford within the manufacturing industry to find a talented Finance Business Partner.

This business is seeking a driven individual with a strong character who is eager to grow and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, private equity-backed company. With rapid expansion fuelled by significant investments in their core operations, they require a dedicated professional to provide financial insight and support to key business areas, working closely with senior leadership to drive performance and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with operations management, focusing on a designated client portfolio to gain a thorough understanding of the business and its commercial drivers.
• Regularly deliver financial performance reports and business KPIs, while proactively identifying and highlighting opportunities to improve business performance.
• Lead projects and process enhancements aimed at increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the function.
• Ensure compliance with clients' financial governance frameworks.
• Assist in the development of reporting tools, providing guidance to business users and identifying opportunities for greater clarity and understanding.
• Oversee periodic planning and forecasting processes, providing analysis and strategic guidance to management.
• Collaborate with team members across various roles within the broader Finance function, including transactional finance and Group.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of client contracts.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and support related to financial performance and processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with commercial finance experience who are part-qualified or fully qualified in ACCA, ACA, or CIMA. If you're motivated to make a meaningful impact and take your finance career to the next level, this role offers significant growth potential. With the right skills and qualifications, you'll have the chance to influence key financial decisions and progress within a dynamic team.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.