Finance Business Partner

Brook Street Rebrand; Manchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holidays + bank holidays

Job summary

Brook Street Rebrand in Manchester seeks a Finance Business Partner to turn data into actionable insights and support strategic planning. You will work with senior stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes, focusing on continuous improvement in a cooperative culture.

The role emphasizes partnering, influencing, and delivering robust financial reporting to guide commercial decisions while maintaining governance and controls.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent finance business partner experience.
• Strong commercial finance acumen with stakeholder influence.
• Advanced Excel with complex modelling and robust reporting.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical and detail-oriented problem solving.
• Clear written and verbal communication of financial information to non-finance.
• Experience with ERP/finance systems (SAP, Oracle).

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Analyse variances against budget and forecast; identify root causes.
• Develop business cases and assess financial implications of initiatives.
• Deliver clear, decision-ready reporting to senior leaders.
• Monitor performance trends and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and governance.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Stakeholder influence

Advanced Excel

Budgeting & forecasting

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Manchester, UK

Hybrid Working- 2 days in the office

Salary: £46,000 (Negotiable)

30 days holidays onset Plus bank holidays- Looking for immediate start

Join a forward-thinking organisation based in Manchester, where finance plays a pivotal role in shaping commercial decisions and driving sustainable performance. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to turn data into clear insights, support strategic planning, and help deliver measurable outcomes across the business. This is a role for someone who enjoys partnering, influencing, and improving how decisions are made backed by a coopeartive culture and a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with key stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support effective decision-making.
• Own and drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Analyse variances against budget and forecast, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Support the development of business cases and evaluate financial implications of strategic initiatives.
• Produce clear, decision-ready reporting for senior leaders, translating financial data into practical insights.
• Monitor performance metrics and trends, highlighting risks and opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial policies, procedures, and internal governance requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or equivalent demonstrable experience in a finance business partnering role.
• Strong commercial finance acumen with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex modelling, data analysis, and the ability to build robust reporting packs.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting cycles, including variance analysis and performance management.
• Strong analytical capability with excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and present financial information in an accessible, business-focused way.
• Experience using ERP and finance systems (for example, SAP, Oracle, or similar) to support reporting and planning.
• Knowledge of financial controls and governance, ensuring accurate reporting and adherence to policy.