Finance Business Partner

Robert Walters; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial insights and support to their teams in Manchester. This pivotal role involves managing a small team and directly influencing strategic business decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excel in communication, and be fully qualified in finance.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Supportive culture with emphasis on development

Qualifications

• Experienced in business partnering with operational teams.
• Proficient in financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong capabilities in developing financial models.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and insights to commercial teams.
• Oversee monthly financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Lead and mentor a small team of finance assistants.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Team leadership

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

Power BI

Excel

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a highly respected organisation based in Manchester. This pivotal role offers you the chance to work closely with the Commercial and Customer teams, providing essential financial insights, analysis, and strategic support that will directly influence business decisions and drive organisational success. With a competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 and the responsibility of managing a dedicated team, this position is perfect for someone who thrives in an environment where collaboration, excellence, and genuine care for colleagues and clients are at the heart of everything they do. You will play a key part in shaping financial strategy, ensuring robust management reporting, and supporting leadership teams with high-quality information. Flexible working opportunities and a supportive culture make this an outstanding next step for your career.

What you'll do:

As Finance Business Partner, you'll provide high-quality financial support to commercial teams, delivering insights that drive day-to-day decisions and long-term strategy. You'll lead the production of accurate monthly management accounts, complete with sharp variance analysis, and develop financial models to support new projects. By translating complex data into clear messages, you'll help non-finance stakeholders make informed choices. You'll also manage and develop a small team, play a key role in forecasting and planning, and look for ways to improve processes while building strong cross-functional relationships.

• Provide comprehensive financial support and guidance to the Commercial & client management team to facilitate informed decision making and effective strategic planning.
• Oversee the monthly financial close process by producing detailed Management Accounts complete with variance analysis and insightful commentary.
• Prepare and present timely financial analysis-including key performance indicator tracking-to assist both Senior Leadership Team and Leadership Team in making well-informed business decisions.
• Take full responsibility for monthly route profitability reporting to the Leadership Team, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all outputs.
• Develop robust financial models to underpin departmental projects and initiatives, driving efficiency and value across the business.
• Lead the production of the annual Financial Plan model in close collaboration with the Financial Controller and Senior Leadership Team, analysing costs and revenue while identifying areas for improvement.
• Support the Financial Controller as required, including deputizing when necessary to ensure seamless delivery of financial services.
• Deliver regular KPI reporting, management reporting, scenario modelling, and ad hoc analytical support to meet evolving business needs.
• Directly manage two part-qualified Assistants and two Accounts Payable Assistants, fostering their development towards organisational goals.

What you bring:

To thrive in this role, you'll bring solid experience partnering with operational teams and a strong grounding in management accounting and forecasting. You're skilled at turning complex data into clear, actionable insights and confident communicating with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. A natural relationship-builder, you enjoy collaborating across teams and leading by example. You'll mentor a small, ambitious team and take pride in their development. With strong Excel skills and knowledge of tools like Power BI, you're able to analyze and visualize trends effectively. Above all, you're adaptable, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve.

• Fully qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA accountant.
• Demonstrated experience in business partnering roles with a proven track record of building strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional analytical abilities combined with an insights-driven mindset that enables you to solve problems effectively using data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel along with hands-on experience using Power Query and Power BI for data analysis and reporting purposes.
• Proven capability in developing robust financial models tailored to support diverse projects or departmental needs within large organizations.
• Experience managing colleagues.
• A flexible attitude towards work combined with a proactive approach that ensures deadlines are met even under pressure.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation is genuinely committed to inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning. You'll join a culture built on trust, empowerment, and care-for both employees and customers. Flexible working and strong development opportunities reflect their support for your growth, both personally and professionally. The leadership team is open and inspiring, welcoming ideas from every level. If you value recognition, development, and being part of something meaningful, this is a place where your impact truly matters

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Consumer Services

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