Finance Business Partner

Rutherford Cross; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Finance Business Partner to act as a strategic link between finance and operations for a major retail client. The role involves turning data into insights, influencing key decisions, and fostering relationships with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and a passion for dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with prior experience in a business partnering role.
• Experience in retail or consumer goods is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with finance and operational teams.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic objectives.
• Present financial performance and KPIs at meetings.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

ICAS, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Job description

Are you a commercially minded finance professional ready to step into a role where you'll make a real impact?Rutherford Cross is delighted to be exclusively partnered with our key client, who are looking for a Finance Business Partner to act as a strategic link between finance and operations for a major retail client. This role is all about turning data into insight, influencing key decisions, and building strong relationships across senior stakeholders.The ideal candidate will bring a sharp analytical mindset, strong stakeholder management skills, and the confidence to challenge and drive performance. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys the blend of hands-on analysis with strategic input, this could be your next move.For this opportunity, we are seeking to engage with qualified accountants (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA) with demonstrable prior experience in a business partnering role, any experience in retail, consumer goods, or infrastructure would be highly advantageous.Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a trusted relationship with the client’s finance and operational teams, acting as the key point of contact for all finance-related queries
• Present weekly and monthly financial performance and KPIs at internal and client facing meetings
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support the client’s strategic objectives and operational decisions
• Analyse and present complex financial data in a clear and actionable manner
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and increase value to the business
• Work closely with the Finance Director and Financial Controller to ensure all department targets are achieved
• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to prepare accurate and insightful budgets and forecasts
• Deal with ad hoc customer requests within required deadlines

For an initial confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Harry Young at Rutherford Cross on 07494 280 500 / [e-mail]