Finance Business Partner

Shorebrook Partners; Enfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorebrook Partners is seeking a high-calibre Finance Business Partner to act as a critical link between Finance and the wider business. You will work with senior leaders to shape financial strategy and governance, delivering insights to drive informed decisions across the organisation.

The role requires robust analytical skills, advanced Excel modelling, and experience with ERP/SAP or NetSuite and BI tools. Commercial focus, manufacturing or product‑based exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with corporate finance or FP&A experience.
• Proven track record partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Manufacturing or product-based experience is a plus.
• Experience in commercial finance and business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders to develop financial and operational strategies.
• Produce monthly management reports and dashboards.
• Monitor KPIs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide ROI analyses for business initiatives.
• Ensure governance and compliance with policies and controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

FP&A experience

Stakeholder management

Excel modelling

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Our client a fast‑growing, private equity–backed organisation focused on delivering operational excellence and long‑term value creation. As they continue to scale, they are seeking a high‑calibre Finance Business Partner to act as a critical link between Finance and the wider business. This role plays a central part in driving informed decision‑making, strengthening financial integrity, and supporting strategic performance across the organisation.

The Opportunity

As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leaders to shape financial strategy, enhance performance, and ensure robust financial governance. You will bring commercial insight, analytical rigour, and a proactive mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Strategy

• Collaborate with business leaders to develop financial and operational strategies aligned to organisational goals.
• Provide insightful analysis to support decision‑making, performance improvement, and cost efficiency.
• Challenge and influence business decisions using data‑driven insights.
• Strengthen financial understanding and accountability across non‑finance teams.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Produce and present monthly management reports and performance dashboards.
• Monitor KPIs, highlighting trends and recommending actions for improvement.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial information across reporting systems.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, margin enhancement, and process optimisation.
• Support business initiatives with financial evaluations, risk assessments, and ROI analysis.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to financial policies, controls, and statutory requirements.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling proficiency.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) desirable.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• Experience in commercial finance or FP&A.
• Proven track record of partnering with business units or senior stakeholders.
• Experience in Manufacturing or a product‑based environment advantageous.