Finance Business Partner

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Broadstairs; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking a qualified Finance Business Partner for a temporary 3-6 month assignment. This role combines technical financial expertise with stakeholder engagement to drive performance. The ideal candidate will be ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified, have strong communication skills, and be able to manage multiple priorities. Hybrid working will be available, and there may be opportunities for extension or permanent employment.

Qualifications

• ACCA, CIMA, ACA qualified.
• Proven experience producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for budget holders, providing financial support.
• Prepare monthly budget reports and analyze variances.
• Support month-end accounts and maintain budget packs.
• Deliver training to budget holders on financial policies.

Skills

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Our well-established client is looking for a qualified Finance Business Partner to join them on a 3-6 months' temporary basis. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical financial expertise with stakeholder engagement, helping to shape decisions that drive performance and support long-term success!

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for budget holders, providing proactive financial support
• Prepare monthly budget reports, analyse variances, and resolve discrepancies
• Support month-end accounts, ensuring accurate postings and coding
• Maintain budget packs and support review meetings with senior leaders
• Assist with annual budgets and create financial models to support strategy
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and audit requirements
• Collaborate with central finance to streamline systems and processes
• Deliver training to budget holders on financial policies and systems
• Contribute to audits and process improvements to strengthen controls

Qualifications

• Be ACCA, CIMA, ACA qualified
• Have proven hands-on experience producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues
• Be organised and able to manage multiple priorities across a varied portfolio of work
• Be able to start at short notice
• Ideally have a current DBS

Details

The daily rate will be dependent on experience and some hybrid working will be available. While the length of this assignment is initially 3-6 months, there may be potential for extension or even permanent employment for the right candidate.

Please note due to the expected high volume of applicants, only suitable candidates will be contacted.

This role is being managed by Polly Alexander, Recruitment Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

About the opportunity

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