Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a strategic Finance Business Partner to join their remote team in the UK. The role involves close collaboration with various departments to enhance financial insights and decision-making for both grant-funded and commercial projects. Candidates should possess relevant accounting qualifications and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in financial roles, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and advanced analytical skills. This position offers the chance to impact meaningful programmes while working from home with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering.
• Recognised accounting qualification required.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Partner with budget holders for performance and value-for-money.
• Develop insightful management reporting using BI tools.

Skills

Financial planning

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

Education

ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA

Tools

Sage

Xero

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Finance Business Partner Remote (UK-based) | Full-time | Permanent

We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with internal departments, project leads, and programme managers to provide financial insight, improve decision-making, and support the delivery of both grant-funded and commercial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities
• Partner with budget holders to drive financial performance and value-for-money
• Develop insightful management reporting using BI tools and modern technologies
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
• Support cost-benefit analysis and business case development

What We’re Looking For:

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems (e.g., Sage, Xero)
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and drive improvement

This is a home-based role with occasional travel for meetings and workshops. If you're passionate about turning data into action and supporting meaningful programmes, I want to hear from you.