Finance Business Partner

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes); England; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established distribution business based in Banbury is seeking a Finance Business Partner. This office-based role involves shaping financial insight, leading teams, and providing strategic recommendations. Key responsibilities include managing cash flow, delivering commercial analysis, and overseeing compliance. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant accounting qualification and possess strong analytical and leadership skills. Benefits include 23-25 days holiday, annual bonuses, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

23-25 days holiday + bank holidays

Holiday buying scheme

Life insurance & health cash plan

Cycle scheme & employee perks portal

Annual bonus opportunities

Free on-site parking

Career progression and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, data analysis, and business partnering.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial insight through financial analysis and recommendations.
• Lead and mentor AP & AR teams for high performance.
• Prepare P&L forecasts and cash flow models for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong Excel skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Morgan McKinley are proud to be working with a well–established, distribution business based in Banbury.
We are seeking a Finance Business Partner with a forward–thinking, inquisitive mindset and a passion for driving business performance. This is an office–based role where you will play a pivotal part in shaping financial insight, partnering with stakeholders, and influencing strategic decisions.

Job Title: Finance Buisness Partner
Salary: Up to 55,000 + benefits & bonus opportunities
Contract: Permanent, full–time (Mon–Thurs 08:30–17:00, Fri 08:30–15:30)
Location: Banbury (office–based)

The Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead AP & AR teams, manage cash flow and FX exposure, oversee compliance, and deliver high–quality commercial insight. This role goes beyond traditional reporting – you'll analyse data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to help the business grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial insight through budgeting, forecasting, business partnering, data analysis, trend analysis, and integrating financial information into strategic decisions.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the AP & AR teams, ensuring high performance and accuracy.

• Prepare and present P&L forecasts, long– and short–term cash flow models, and commercial analysis to senior stakeholders.

• Own FX exposure management and implement effective hedging or mitigation strategies.

• Oversee duty deferment, bonded warehouse compliance, and bank reconciliations.

• Manage rebate reconciliations and approvals in line with commercial policy.

• Identify and implement process improvements across operational finance functions.

About You

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.

• A commercially minded, inquisitive problem–solver with strong analytical skills.

• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, data analysis, and business partnering.

• Strong Excel skills, including financial modelling and trend analysis.

• Skilled at translating financial data into actionable business insight.

• Excellent leadership, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• 23–25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Holiday buying scheme

• Life insurance & health cash plan

• Cycle scheme & employee perks portal

• Annual bonus opportunities

• Free on–site parking & modern facilities

• Career progression and training opportunities

If you're looking for a role where you can combine your finance expertise with commercial influence and strategic impact, we'd love to hear from you.