Finance Business Partner

Morgan Mckinley (Crawley); England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing and forward-thinking organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Finance Business Partner to serve as a crucial link between finance and operational leaders. In this impactful role, you will be responsible for driving performance through insightful financial analysis and support the company's strategic goals. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with proven experience in commercial finance and possesses strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers excellent development opportunities within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Close mentorship from senior leadership

Excellent development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a business partnering, commercial finance, or FP&A role.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders providing insightful financial analysis.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with department heads.
• Deliver timely and meaningful management information.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Finance Business Partner

£55-60,000 + Benefits | (Hybrid)

Reporting to: Finance Director

Morgan McKinley are delighted to be partnering with a growing and forward thinking organisation that is expanding its finance capability with the creation of a brand-new Finance Business Partner position. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded finance professional who's ready to step into a highly visible, influential role at the heart of the business.

About the Role

As the Finance Business Partner, you'll be the key link between finance and the wider organisation, working closely with operational and commercial leaders to drive performance, improve decision making, and support the company's strategic goals. Reporting directly into the Finance Director, you will have real ownership and the autonomy to shape how this role evolves.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a role where they can add value, challenge the status quo, and make a genuine impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing insightful financial analysis and commercial guidance.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with department heads to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Deliver timely and meaningful management information to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Analyse business performance, highlighting risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Support the Finance Director in developing financial strategy and shaping best-practice processes.
• Build robust financial models to assess new initiatives, investments, and business cases.
• Work closely with operational teams to enhance financial understanding and embed a performance-driven culture.
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting, planning, and analytical capabilities.

About You

We're looking for a proactive, collaborative and commercially savvy finance professional who enjoys working closely with the business. You'll be comfortable building strong relationships, influencing non-finance colleagues, and presenting complex information in a clear and engaging way.

Essential requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a business partnering, commercial finance or FP&A role.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Confidence to challenge constructively and drive performance.

What's in It for You

• The chance to shape a newly created role with genuine impact.
• Close mentorship and exposure to senior leadership through direct reporting to the Finance Director.
• A collaborative culture where your ideas will be listened to and valued.
• Excellent development opportunities within a growing organisation