Finance Business Partner

Robert Walters UK; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance their regional operations with expert financial analysis and strategic guidance. This pivotal role involves collaborating with key stakeholders to align financial strategies with business objectives, ensuring operational efficiency and commercial success. You will be instrumental in preparing budgets, evaluating investments, and refining financial reporting capabilities. Join a company renowned for its commitment to operational excellence and a supportive work environment that values continuous improvement and employee growth.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on commercial approaches.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial results to identify trends and recommend strategies.
• Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts for alignment with business goals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Strong Academic Background

Job description

Our client is seeking a Finance Business Partner to bolster their regional operations, commercial, and transport teams with top-notch financial analysis, insight, and guidance. This pivotal role aligns financial strategies with business objectives, equipping key stakeholders with the necessary information to enhance operational efficiency and commercial success.

What you'll do:

As a Finance Business Partner, your day-to-day responsibilities will involve analysing financial results to identify trends and recommend actionable strategies. You will present these insights to leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities that impact the business. Your role will be instrumental in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with business goals. You will also evaluate investments, projects, and initiatives to drive profitability and efficiency. A core part of your role will involve refining financial reporting capabilities and supporting the training of regional staff on key financial systems.

• Analyse financial results to identify trends and recommend actionable strategies
• Present financial and operational performance insights to leadership
• Play a key role in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Evaluate investments, projects, and initiatives to drive profitability and efficiency
• Refine financial reporting capabilities and support the training of regional staff on key financial systems
• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly financial routines
• Support month-end and year-end closure processes in partnership with the accounting team

What you bring:

To excel as a Finance Business Partner, you should be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong academic background. Experience in a similar industry such as manufacturing or industrial sectors would be highly beneficial. You should possess an analytical mindset coupled with a commercial approach. Your ability to identify value and cost improvement opportunities will be crucial for this role. We are looking for someone proactive and results-driven who can manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong academic background
• Experience in a similar industry such as manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Analytical mindset with a commercial approach
• Ability to identify value and cost improvement opportunities
• Proactive and results-driven approach
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with strategic thinking

What sets this company apart:

Our client is renowned for its commitment to operational excellence and commercial success. They offer an inclusive work environment where every employee's contribution is valued. Their focus on continuous improvement and innovation keeps them at the forefront of their industry. They believe in investing in their employees, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

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

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Management Accountant

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Milton Keynes

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Management Accountant

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Milton Keynes

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: 71CH91-B3E0F6A1

Date posted: 7 May 2025

Consultant: William Fothergill

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