Finance Business Partner

Manchester Arndale; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is looking for a Finance Business Partner to support key accounts. The role involves producing management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting. You will partner with operational teams using financial insights to drive performance. The position is hybrid, allowing for a mix of remote work, site visits, and office collaboration. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong Excel skills and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Excellent ability to communicate financial insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Partner with operational teams to provide financial insights.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Use Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI for financial analysis.
• Support senior leadership with financial presentations.

Skills

Financial insights

Interpersonal skills

Strategic decision-making

Commercial acumen

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Days of Working: Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Six Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking to make a real impact? We’re seeking a Finance Business Partner to support several of our key accounts within our Venues portfolio which is made up of sporting arenas, exhibition and conference centres and more. This role will involve combining strategic insights with hands‑on financial management. This hybrid role offers a dynamic mix of office collaboration, client site visits, and remote working.

You’ll work closely with operational leaders and senior stakeholders, using your financial expertise to drive performance, improve processes, and support strategic decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts and regional reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Partner with operational teams to provide financial insights, improve working capital, and support strategic goals.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, identifying trends and opportunities for growth.
• Use Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI to deliver clear, actionable financial analysis.
• Support senior leadership with financial presentations, reporting, and KPI tracking.

Qualifications:

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Proven experience in management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to communicate financial insights clearly.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems (e.g., Dynamics, Power BI).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across teams.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.