Finance Business Partner

PEARSON WHIFFIN RECRUITMENT LTD; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Medway is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their continuously expanding team. In this key role, you'll partner closely with commercial and operational teams to drive performance and provide financial insights to shape the business's future. Candidates should be ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified, with experience in finance business partnering, and strong analytical skills. The company offers a competitive salary and various benefits including life insurance and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Life insurance

Cash plan

Discounts on products

Retail and gym memberships

Referral rewards

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance business partnering role, preferably in Manufacturing/FMCG.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with commercial teams to provide financial insights.
• Deliver monthly financial reviews for decision-making.
• Lead the budgeting cycle aligned with long-term objectives.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA qualified or part-qualified

Job description

Overview

My client is looking for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join their continuously growing organisation based in Medway. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a key role where you ll partner closely with commercial and operational teams, driving performance, challenging decisions, and providing the financial insight needed to shape the future of the business.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with commercial teams to deliver actionable financial insight and guidance
• Influence and drive conversations around cost savings, efficiencies, and pricing strategies
• Deliver monthly financial reviews, offering analysis to support decision-making
• Lead the budgeting cycle, aligning plans with the company’s long-term objectives
• Benchmark performance against competitors, highlighting key opportunities and risks
• Provide detailed analysis to support both operational performance and financial outcomes
• Ensure deadlines are met with accurate reporting and robust internal controls
• Oversee preparation of statutory accounts, board reports, and tax submissions

Qualifications

• Ideally be ACCA/ ACA/ CIMA qualified; however part-qualified and QBE candidates will be considered
• Have previous experience in a finance business partnering role within the Manufacturing/FMCG or similar sectors
• Possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Have strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Be highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working to tight deadlines

Salary, benefits and how to apply

In return the company is offering a competitive salary depending on experience, life insurance, cash plan, discounts on products, retail and gym memberships, referral rewards, excellent progression opportunities and more!

Please note due to the expected high volume of applicants, only suitable candidates will be contacted.

This role is being managed by Polly Alexander, Recruitment Consultant for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.