Finance Business Partner

• Location

  Derbyshire

• Sector:

  Accountancy & Finance

• Job type:

  Permanent

• Salary:

  £65000 - £70000 per annum

• Contact:

  Thomas Palmer

• Contact email:

  thomas@compasspoint.co.uk

• Contact phone:

  01284765700

• Job ref:

  J36708

• Published:

  1 day ago

• Expiry date:

  2025-05-10

• Start date:

  2025-04-10

• Consultant:

  Thomas Palmer

Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Location: Sudbury
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving performance and leading high-performing teams?

We're looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a forward-thinking organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys variety in their role, and has a keen eye for continuous improvement. You'll be the bridge between finance and business operations - translating numbers into actionable insights that fuel growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as a key contributor to the organisation's strategic direction as part of the Leadership Team.
2. Lead, mentor, and develop the finance, payroll, and HR administration teams - building capability and promoting cross-functional collaboration.
3. Analyse and present key business intelligence to inform decisions, drive performance, and identify opportunities for efficiency.
4. Own the finance annual plan, budget setting, costings, and monthly reporting cycles.
5. Provide financial analysis and robust business cases to support commercial initiatives.
6. Manage and improve financial disciplines, cost control, and risk management across the organisation.
7. Coordinate year-end audit activity and ensure full compliance with statutory and internal reporting requirements.
8. As Company Secretary, ensure governance responsibilities are met and maintain all statutory records.
9. Oversee payroll, pensions, HR records, and compliance with time & attendance systems.
10. Work closely with senior stakeholders and provide strategic financial leadership at all levels.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

1. 7-10 years of finance experience, ideally in a manufacturing or product-based environment.
2. At least 5 years' experience in a leadership or managerial finance role.
3. Strong analytical skills with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
4. Advanced knowledge of Excel, ERP systems, and financial modelling.
5. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
6. Commercially astute with solid decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable:

1. Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
2. Experience in payroll and HR administration.
3. Industry experience or similar manufacturing environments.

Why Join Us?
You'll be part of an exciting, values-driven organisation where your input matters. They offer a supportive environment that encourages personal development, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is a leadership role with real impact, offering you the platform to drive change and make a difference.