Finance Business Partner

BTG RECRUITMENT; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance recruitment firm in Burton on Trent seeks a Finance Business Partner. This role involves leading budgeting and forecasting, providing financial insight, and collaborating with operational teams. Ideal candidates should be qualified accountants with experience in operational finance and strong analytical skills. Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 plus benefits offered.

Benefits

Pension

25 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in operational finance, ideally with stock management.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills are required.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a finance business partner to operational teams.
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting cycles.
• Analyse cost drivers and identify trends.

Skills

Operational finance experience

Data analysis skills

Excellent communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Finance Business Partner

Location: Burton on Trent, Derbyshire (1 day hybrid)

Salary: Up to £60,000 - £70,000 + Pension, 25 Days Holiday

About the Role

Our client is looking for a Finance Analyst - Finance Business Partner to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with operational experience, particularly in stock or warehouse management, to provide high-quality financial insight, support decision-making, and drive efficiency across operational departments.

You will play a key role in leading budgeting and forecasting processes, analysing costs, and helping operational leaders manage spend effectively. The role requires someone who can combine strong financial skills with the ability to communicate and influence non-finance stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a finance business partner to operational teams and support functions
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting cycles
• Analyse cost drivers, identify trends, risks, and cost-saving opportunities
• Prepare business cases, scenario models, and cost-benefit analyses
• Maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools to monitor financial performance
• Review variances with budget holders and promote accountability
• Support month-end reporting with commentary packs and performance reviews
• Contribute to workflow redesign, resource optimisation, and service improvement
• Collaborate with Financial Accounting and Commercial Finance to ensure accurate reporting

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified accountant or finalist (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in operational finance, ideally with stock management
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities

This is a great opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and driving financial performance across multiple areas of a business.

Apply now to join a dynamic finance team and make a real impact across operational areas. Submit your CV today or call us on (phone number removed) for more info.