Finance Business Partner

Wilkinson & Associates Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial insight and operational support across a diverse group structure. The role involves preparation of management accounts and business partnering with senior stakeholders. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong financial knowledge, advanced Excel, and analytical skills. Offering a salary up to £50,000 along with hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000

Hybrid working

Opportunity for career development

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with up to a few years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial accounting and month-end processes.
• Ability to produce management accounts and support external audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Ownership of P&L and balance sheet preparation for audit.
• Business partnering with senior stakeholders across group entities.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong technical knowledge of financial accounting

Ability to produce management accounts

Advanced Excel and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in FP&A or business partnering

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a role that combines flexibility with impact?

This newly created Finance Business Partner position offers the chance to play a pivotal role within a purpose-driven organisation, providing valuable financial insight and operational support across a diverse group structure.

The position is hybrid, with a preference for candidates able to spend an average of five days per month on site in the Argyll & Bute area.

Our client may also consider experienced contractors who are immediately available to provide interim support, with flexibility on location.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Head of Finance and senior stakeholders, you'll take ownership of core financial processes, contribute to strategic planning, and help drive performance across multiple entities. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly or recently qualified accountant seeking to make their first move from practice, or for someone with early post-qualification industry experience who is eager to broaden their exposure in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts
• Ownership of P&L and balance sheet preparation for audit
• Business partnering with senior stakeholders across group entities
• Delivery of statutory accounts and audit readiness
• Supporting financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
• Driving process improvements and compliance initiatives
• Contribution to ad hoc projects, including new company setups and strategic initiatives

What You'll Bring

• Qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with up to a few years' post-qualification experience
• Strong technical knowledge of financial accounting and month-end processes
• Ability to produce management accounts and support external audit processes
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
• (Desirable) Experience in FP&A, pricing analysis or business partnering

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 plus benefits
• Hybrid working, with an average of five days per month on site
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced senior finance team
• Potential for interim/contract arrangements for candidates available immediately

This is a chance to make a meaningful contribution within a complex, multi-entity environment, working alongside highly skilled colleagues. The role offers strong career development potential, exposure to strategic finance, and the flexibility to balance on-site and remote working.

To learn more or apply, please contact Andrea Green at for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we'll be in touch.