Finance Business Partner

Hamilton Jones Consulting; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexi-time

Modern offices

Enhanced pension scheme

Extensive company benefits

Casual dress

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Work from home

Job summary

Hamilton Jones Consulting is seeking a Finance Business Partner / Management Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Ellesmere Port. The role focuses on delivering monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning while partnering with operational managers to drive performance.

The successful candidate will provide commercial financial insight, support and challenge, with strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA or equivalent.
• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Experience partnering with operational managers and providing financial support and challenge.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Proactive approach to improving processes and identifying efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts for a portfolio of business areas.
• Provide detailed analysis of financial performance, including variance reporting, risks and opportunities.
• Support the preparation of budgets, financial plans and rolling forecasts.
• Build strong relationships with department heads, budget holders and other key stakeholders.
• Lead regular performance review meetings, communicating financial results and forecasts clearly.
• Provide commercially focused advice and constructive challenge to support decision-making and improve performance.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and value for money.
• Support finance projects and contribute to the development of financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder partnering

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Part-qualified CIMA ACCA ACA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Ellesmere Port 12-month fixed-term contract Hybrid working

Are you a commercially focused finance professional looking to make a real impact? We are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner / Management Accountant to join a dynamic and diverse business based in Ellesmere Port on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders, providing the financial insight, support and constructive challenge needed to drive performance and informed decision-making.

The position is maternity cover, with time for a thorough handover.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts for a portfolio of business areas, supporting the overall financial reporting process.
• Provide detailed analysis of financial performance, including variance reporting, risks and opportunities.
• Support the preparation of budgets, financial plans and rolling forecasts.
• Build strong relationships with department heads, budget holders and other key stakeholders.
• Lead regular performance review meetings, communicating financial results and forecasts clearly.
• Provide commercially focused advice and constructive challenge to support decision-making and improve performance.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and value for money.
• Support finance projects and contribute to the development of financial policies and procedures.

What we're looking for

• Part-qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA, or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Experience of partnering with operational managers and providing financial support and challenge.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and a keen eye for detail.
• A proactive approach to improving processes and identifying efficiencies.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to support and challenge stakeholders at all levels.

What's on offer?

• 12-month fixed-term contract with time for a thorough handover
• Hybrid working with flexibility to balance office and remote working
• Flexi-time to support work-life balance
• Modern offices
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Extensive company benefits

This is a great opportunity to join a leading business where you can build strong relationships, influence decisions and contribute to improved financial and operational performance.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Work from home