Finance Business Partner

Investigo Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic team in Northampton. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the CFO and senior leadership, providing strategic financial analysis that drives key business decisions. You will be instrumental in identifying profit improvement opportunities and presenting insights directly to the board. The company values your commercial insights and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are a qualified accountant with a passion for making a difference in a growing business, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Clear progression opportunities

Impact at a growing business

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with business partnering experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Partner with directors to identify profit improvement opportunities.
• Lead financial analysis for major commercial decisions.
• Present financial insights directly to the board.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Northampton

Drive commercial impact through strategic finance business partnering

Are you a commercially astute finance professional looking to make a meaningful difference at board level? Our client, a leading manufacturer based in Northampton, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic finance team.

About Our Client

This established manufacturing business has a strong market position and ambitious growth plans. With a turnover exceeding £100m and international operations, they offer an environment where your commercial insights will be valued and acted upon.

The Role

As Finance Business Partner, you'll work directly with the CFO and senior leadership team to provide strategic financial analysis that drives business decisions. This isn't a traditional reporting role - you'll be expected to challenge, influence and add genuine commercial value.

Key responsibilities include:

• Partnering with operational directors to identify profit improvement opportunities
• Leading financial analysis for major commercial decisions and capital investments
• Developing insightful management information that tells the story behind the numbers
• Contributing to strategic planning and forecasting processes
• Presenting financial insights directly to the board

About You

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with proven business partnering experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting. More important than your technical accounting skills is your ability to translate complex financial data into actionable commercial insights.

You'll be:

• Naturally curious about the business, always asking "why?"
• Confident presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders
• Comfortable challenging the status quo
• An excellent communicator who can speak the language of both finance and operations
• Analytical but also able to see the bigger picture

What's On Offer

• Salary: £60,000-£70,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression opportunities
• The chance to make a real impact at a growing business

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially-minded finance professional looking to step up into a truly value-adding business partnering role with genuine board exposure.