Finance Business Partner

Michael Page; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Liverpool is looking for a skilled Finance Business Partner for a 15-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have a relevant CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualification, alongside experience in financial business partnering. Responsibilities include supporting senior stakeholders, providing financial insights, and ensuring effective decision-making. The role offers a salary of £55,000 to £60,000 plus bonuses and hybrid work arrangements for a better work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience gained in a similar finance business partnering role.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Director with operational and project finance needs.
• Provide financial insights to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Partner with Project Managers to support with budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare business cases, ROI calculations, and financial models.
• Track budgets, projects, and variances; provide analysis and recommendations.
• Manage inventory provision and write-offs with Supply Chain.
• Advise leaders on accounting and reporting matters.
• Prepare monthly capex reports and rolling forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and policies.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Finance Business Partner to join a manufacturing business on a 15 month fixed-term contract (with potential for extension or to become permanent). The role involves supporting senior stakeholders within operations to drive financial insights, and ensuring effective decision-making.

Client Details

This manufacturing organisation is a well-established global player, known for its specialised expertise. Operating as a large organisation, it offers a collaborative work environment and a commitment to innovation within the accounting and finance discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Director with operational and project finance needs


• Provide financial insights to improve efficiency and decision-making


• Partner with Project Managers to support with budgets and forecasts


• Prepare business cases, ROI calculations, and financial models


• Track budgets, projects, and variances; provide analysis and recommendations


• Manage inventory provision and write-offs with Supply Chain


• Advise leaders on accounting and reporting matters


• Prepare monthly capex reports and rolling forecasts


• Ensure compliance with financial controls and policies


• Support internal and external audits

Profile / Qualifications

• A relevant CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualification.


• Experience gained in a similar finance business partnering role.


• Advanced Excel skills.


• Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders effectively.


• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Job Offer

• Salary in the region of £55,000 to £60,000 plus bonus.


• Hybrid working arrangements for enhanced work-life balance (3 days on site in Liverpool).


• Comprehensive pension scheme and healthcare benefits.