Finance Business Partner

Cobb & Jones Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb & Jones Recruitment is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a role near Maidstone. You will own monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgeting cycles and analysis, delivering timely reporting and clear commentary to support strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate is part qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or has equivalent experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to explain financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.

Qualifications

• This role would suit someone part qualified (ACCA/CIMA), or with equivalent experience.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using financial or reporting systems.
• Excellent communicator, able to explain financial information to both finance and non finance audiences.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large data sets.
• High attention to detail and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely management accounts with clear and insightful commentary.
• Deliver regular forecasts and collaborate with managers to develop and challenge assumptions.
• Prepare detailed annual budgets for designated areas of the organisation.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and year end processes.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support operational decisions.
• Identify risks, opportunities and performance trends, communicating these clearly across teams.
• Prepare financial evaluations for internal projects
• Support development of pricing models and analysis of cost and margin movements.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

ACCA/CIMA - part qualified

Tools

ERP system experience

Forecasting tools

Job description

Finance Business Partner | Outskirts of Maidstone | Paying £45k - £52k DOE

Are you an analytical, forward thinking finance professional looking to play a key role in driving performance and supporting strategic decision making? We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our client’s successful finance team.

As Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with both Finance and operational teams to deliver timely, accurate reporting and help shape future financial performance. You will take ownership of monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgeting cycles and analysis, while providing meaningful commentary to support decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely management accounts with clear and insightful commentary.
• Deliver regular forecasts and collaborate with managers to develop and challenge assumptions.
• Prepare detailed annual budgets for designated areas of the organisation.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and year end processes.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support operational decisions.
• Identify risks, opportunities and performance trends, communicating these clearly across teams.
• Prepare financial evaluations for internal projects
• Support development of pricing models and analysis of cost and margin movements.

The Ideal Candidate

• This role would suit someone part qualified (ACCA/CIMA), or with equivalent experience.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using financial or reporting systems.
• Excellent communicator, able to explain financial information to both finance and non finance audiences.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large data sets.
• High attention to detail and a collaborative approach to teamwork.