Finance Business Partner

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in finance is looking for a Finance Business Partner to bridge finance and operations while driving performance through insightful analysis. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in business partnering and the ability to influence stakeholders. This role offers the chance to shape a newly created position with mentorship from senior leadership and the opportunity for significant career development within a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Close mentorship from senior leadership

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Experience in business partnering, commercial finance or FP&A.
• Proven analytical and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing insightful financial analysis.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes with department heads.
• Deliver management information to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Support financial strategy development with the Finance Director.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Finance Business Partner

55-60,000 + Benefits (Hybrid)

Reporting to: Finance Director

Morgan McKinley are delighted to be partnering with a growing and forward thinking organisation that is expanding its finance capability with the creation of a brand-new Finance Business Partner position. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded finance professional who's ready to step into a highly visible, influential role at the heart of the business.

About the Role

As the Finance Business Partner, you’ll be the key link between finance and the wider organisation, working closely with operational and commercial leaders to drive performance, improve decision making, and support the company's strategic goals. Reporting directly into the Finance Director, you will have real ownership and the autonomy to shape how this role evolves.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a role where they can add value, challenge the status quo, and make a genuine impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing insightful financial analysis and commercial guidance.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with department heads to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Deliver timely and meaningful management information to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Analyse business performance, highlighting risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Support the Finance Director in developing financial strategy and shaping best-practice processes.
• Build robust financial models to assess new initiatives, investments, and business cases.
• Work closely with operational teams to enhance financial understanding and embed a performance-driven culture.
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting, planning, and analytical capabilities.

About You

We’re looking for a proactive, collaborative and commercially savvy finance professional who enjoys working closely with the business. You’ll be comfortable building strong relationships, influencing non-finance colleagues, and presenting complex information in a clear and engaging way.

Essential requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a business partnering, commercial finance or FP&A role.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Confidence to challenge constructively and drive performance.

What's in It for You

• The chance to shape a newly created role with genuine impact.
• Close mentorship and exposure to senior leadership through direct reporting to the Finance Director.
• A collaborative culture where your ideas will be listened to and valued.
• Excellent development opportunities within a growing organisation.