Finance Business Partner

Reed; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to act as the vital link between finance and the wider business. You will provide meaningful analysis, financial insight, and strategic support to aid decision-making, working closely with the Managing Director and operational stakeholders.

This hands-on role offers exposure to senior management and the chance to influence commercial and operational outcomes across the organisation; you’ll drive profitability improvements and support future

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification required.
• Minimum 5 years in finance.
• Experience in Finance Business Partner/Commercial Finance or similar roles.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Excellent communication with non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Directors and senior managers to provide financial insight for strategic decisions.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and financial plans aligned to objectives.
• Monitor performance, highlight risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Deliver profitability, margin and performance analysis.
• Support growth initiatives through financial modelling and evaluation.
• Collaborate across operations, sales and commercial teams to align financial and operational goals.
• Improve reporting processes and drive efficiencies across the business.
• Present clear management information and financial reports to leadership.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and promote financial discipline.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

Job description

Growing Business Office Based Exceptional Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who wants to become a trusted adviser to senior leadership and make a genuine impact on business performance.

Working closely with the Managing Director and key operational stakeholders, you'll move beyond traditional finance duties and play a pivotal role in helping shape business strategy, driving profitability, improving processes, and supporting future growth plans.

If you're looking for a varied, hands-on role where your ideas and insights will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As Finance Business Partner, you will act as the vital link between finance and the wider business, providing meaningful analysis, financial insight, and strategic support to aid decision-making.

This role offers significant exposure to senior management and the opportunity to influence commercial and operational outcomes across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Directors and senior managers, providing financial insight and support for strategic decision-making.
• Produce annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans aligned to business objectives.
• Monitor financial performance, highlighting risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Deliver detailed profitability, margin, and performance analysis.
• Support business growth initiatives through financial modelling and evaluation.
• Collaborate across departments including operations, sales, and commercial teams to ensure financial objectives support operational goals.
• Improve financial reporting processes and drive efficiencies across the business.
• Produce and present clear management information and financial reports to senior leadership.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and promote financial discipline throughout the organisation.

About You

We're looking for a confident and proactive finance professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and using financial data to drive business performance.

You'll ideally have:

• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience within finance, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance, or similar role.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• A commercially focused mindset and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• The confidence to challenge, influence, and add value across the business.

Why Apply?

• Highly visible role working directly with senior leadership.
• Opportunity to influence business decisions and strategy.
• Growing and successful manufacturing business.
• Varied and commercially focused position.
• Genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact.