Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK seeks a dynamic Finance Business Partner to drive commercial success through financial insight and operational support. In this pivotal role, you'll balance management accounting with business partnering, focusing on financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting to enhance decision-making and performance.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting qualification, ideally ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in management accounting and business partnering.
• Strong analytical understanding of sales and margin performance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts.
• Analyse sales and margin performance.
• Partner with operational leaders for cost control.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

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As one of the UK’s leading service providers, we know the power of great people and service. Now, we’re looking for a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join the team and help drive commercial success through strategic financial insight and operational support. The business is currently on a transformation journey and is looking for someone to be apart of this journey, streamlining processes and setting records along the way.

In this pivotal role, you’ll split your focus 50/50 between core management accounting and high-impact business partnering. You’ll work hand-in-hand with our operations teams to support decision-making and drive performance, while also taking responsibility for financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts and streamline current processes
• Analyse sales and margin performance across business units
• Partner with operational leaders to support cost control and commercial decision-making
• Develop and present financial insights to influence strategy and profitability
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Identify risks, opportunities, and trends in financial performance

About You

You're a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys being at the heart of the action. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving problems, and have the confidence to challenge and support senior stakeholders.

What You’ll Need:

• A relevant accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in management accounting and business partnering, ideally within a contract led business environment
• Strong analytical skills with a good understanding of sales and margin performance
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach
• A genuine passion for adding value beyond the numbers

We believe in investing in people. You will be part of a supportive, fast-paced environment where your ideas matter and your contributions are recognised. This is your chance to help shape the future of a growing business.