Finance Business Partner

Morson Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the South of England is looking for a Finance Business Partner to deliver strategic financial insights and support senior leadership. The role involves financial reporting, collaboration with teams for forecasts, and driving cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate should be a Chartered Accountant with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Excel. This position offers a flexible location with occasional travel and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 10% bonus

Flexible location

Team culture events

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and business partnering skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills to present complex financial information.
• Proactive and collaborative mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights and analysis to influence decision-making.
• Lead monthly financial reporting and explain variances.
• Deliver insightful commentary on financial performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Financial modelling

Education

Chartered Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE

Tools

Anaplan

Excel

Job description

Finance Business Partner
Location: South of England (with occasional travel to offices in London, Essex, Brighton)

Initially 6 months and Market Rate - Inside IR35

About the Team

You'll report directly to a Finance Manager, playing a key role in supporting senior leaders with actionable insights to influence decisions and deliver strategic and financial EBIT targets.

What you'll be doing:

As a Finance Business Partner, you'll:

• Provide trusted financial insights and analysis to senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making.
• Lead on monthly financial reporting, including Gross Margin and OPEX, explaining key variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Take ownership of consolidated financial reporting for subsidiary entities, ensuring timely and accurate group reporting.
• Deliver insightful written commentary and present financial performance to senior leadership, up to Director level.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Finance teams to produce accurate, insightful forecasts (both annual and in-year).
• Identify and drive cost-saving and margin improvement initiatives to enhance bottom-line performance.
• Support continuous improvement of finance systems, processes, and reporting tools.

What we're looking for

• Ideally a Chartered Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE with strong analytical and business partnering skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills (experience with Anaplan is desirable).
• Ability to balance independent work with cross-functional collaboration.

Why join us?

• Flexible location with occasional travel for team collaboration.
• High visibility - significant exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Team culture - regular in-person team events, socials, and collaborative working sessions.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on business performance in a dynamic, evolving market.

Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and be part of a team where your insights directly influence strategic decisions and drive performance.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• Competitive salary + fantastic benefits including up to 10% bonus
• Competitive salary + fantastic benefits including up to 10% bonus