Finance Business Partner

Reed; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Finance is partnering with a growing organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner who can influence strategic decisions, drive performance improvements and work with senior leaders.

In this highly visible role, you'll provide insight into revenue, margins, costs and cash flow, while supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning activities.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or equivalent commercial finance experience.
• Experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Power BI.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and operational leaders.
• Providing financial analysis, insight and constructive challenge to support decision-making.
• Translating business objectives into financial plans, KPIs and measurable targets.
• Leading monthly performance reporting, variance analysis and performance reviews.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and trends to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Supporting investment decisions through business cases, financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Enhancing reporting, dashboards and management information to deliver forward-looking insights.
• Driving process improvements, automation and stronger financial controls.
• Supporting improvements to ERP systems, data quality and reporting tools

Skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking to make a real impact beyond the numbers? Reed Finance is partnering with a growing organisation seeking a Finance Business Partner who can influence strategic decisions, drive performance improvements and work closely with senior leaders across the business.

In this highly visible role, you'll act as a trusted advisor, connecting finance with operational teams to ensure financial performance aligns with business objectives. You'll provide meaningful insight into revenue, margins, costs and cash flow, while supporting budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning activities.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and operational leaders.
• Providing financial analysis, insight and constructive challenge to support decision-making.
• Translating business objectives into financial plans, KPIs and measurable targets.
• Leading monthly performance reporting, variance analysis and performance reviews.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and trends to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Supporting investment decisions through business cases, financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Enhancing reporting, dashboards and management information to deliver forward-looking insights.
• Driving process improvements, automation and stronger financial controls.
• Supporting improvements to ERP systems, data quality and reporting tools

This opportunity is ideal for someone who combines strong technical finance skills with commercial acumen and the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels. You'll have the chance to shape business strategy, improve performance and play a key role in the organisation's continued growth.

About you:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, nearly qualified, or equivalent commercial finance experience.
• Previous experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Power BI.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-makers.

If you're an ambitious finance professional looking for a role where your insights directly influence business performance and strategic direction.