Finance Business Partner:

Cherry Professional; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and growing organization is seeking a Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy. This exciting position offers hybrid working flexibility and a competitive salary. You'll partner with stakeholders to provide financial insights, drive cost efficiencies, and enhance commercial decision-making. If you are a commercially-minded finance professional ready to make a real impact in a forward-thinking business, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team where your contributions will help achieve growth ambitions and elevate financial performance across the organization.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Annual performance-related bonus

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Fitbit Care Programme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA preferred.
• Proven experience in finance roles, especially in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver insightful financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Drive cost control and identify efficiency opportunities.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Financial Modelling

Excel Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

ACCA

CIMA

ACA

QBE/Stopped Studiers

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Finance Business Partner
Swadlincote, Derbyshire | Hybrid Working | Permanent | £50,000–£60,000 per annum

We are currently representing an innovative and growing organisation in their search for a Finance Business Partner to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and performance across the business.

Based in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, this position offers hybrid working flexibility and a competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000, depending on experience.

About the Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Business Partner will support key business functions by delivering insightful financial analysis, driving cost efficiencies, and partnering with stakeholders to enhance commercial decision-making. You’ll be a crucial player in helping the business achieve its growth ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with departmental heads and senior stakeholders to provide financial insights that guide strategic decisions.
• Analyse trends and business drivers to support revenue growth initiatives.
• Drive cost control and identify opportunities for efficiency across the business.
• Lead on improvements and automation in reporting and financial processes.
• Deliver meaningful performance reports and present findings to non-financial stakeholders.
• Develop cost models to support pricing, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Contribute to month-end reporting with accurate and timely financial data.
• Promote financial awareness and accountability throughout the organisation.

What We’re Looking For

• Professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA), part-qualified, or QBE/stopped studiers will also be considered.
• Proven experience in a similar finance role—experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills, ideally applied in a commercial setting.
• Excellent Excel skills; experience with Power BI and Microsoft Business Central is a bonus.
• Able to present complex financial data clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to challenge and influence key decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable approach to work.

Benefits Include:

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), with options to sell or carry over
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Fitbit Care Programme
• Life Assurance and Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
• Long service awards and employee discounts through KeyStaff rewards platform

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially-minded finance professional looking to take the next step in their career. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a forward-thinking business, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more.

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