Finance Business Partner

Kenton Black; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable service-based business in the UK is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support growth and provide financial insight. The role includes project support, budgeting, and mentoring finance juniors, fostering a positive workplace culture that values career advancement and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlement

Career advancement prospects

Ongoing support and training

Qualifications

• Good commercial acumen with solid technical accounting capabilities.
• Proven examples of identifying and implementing improvements in financial processes.
• Self-starter able to manage own workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support for system and process enhancements.
• Develop budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct regular stakeholder interactions for financial insight.
• Mentor junior finance team members.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Technical accounting capabilities

Mentoring junior finance team members

Identifying and implementing improved ways of working

Job description

Company Details and Job Overview

A brand new Finance Business Partner role has been created within a reputable service‑based business in Preston. Due to the expansion of the services they provide, the business is now looking to recruit a commercially minded and technically strong finance professional to support them on their journey of growth and ongoing business success.

Working within a positive and people‑focused culture, the business prides itself on impressive staff retention levels which is achieved through offering career development and diverse roles.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Genuine career advancement prospects in line with the organisation's culture of promoting within
• Ongoing support and training as needed

Your New Role as Finance Business Partner

As Finance Business Partner, you will enjoy a business‑facing role which offers excellent variation.

• Project support relating to system and process enhancements/implementations
• Development of budgeting and forecasting
• Regular stakeholder interaction (internal and external) to deliver meaningful financial insight, support and advice
• Mentoring junior finance team members, being instrumental in their training and development

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply

The successful candidate will offer good commercial acumen with solid technical accounting capabilities. With a curious mindset and a flare for adding value, you will demonstrate proven examples of identifying and implementing improved ways of working, being a key player in financial projects within industry. Additionally, you will be a self‑starter able to manage your own workload effectively and ideally you'll have experience of mentoring junior members of finance staff.