Finance Business Partner

Kortext; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial insight and analysis. This hybrid role, based in Bournemouth, requires expertise in financial management, budget alignment, and stakeholder engagement, along with a proactive approach to leveraging AI tools for enhanced visibility into financial performance.

Qualifications

• Experience with AI tools for finance and analytics is crucial.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data effectively.
• Strong background in budgeting and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders for financial insight.
• Deliver financial analysis and insight to the C-Suite.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with strategic goals.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Strategic Insight

Stakeholder Management

Financial Modelling

AI Tools for Finance

Job description

More details

Finance Business Partner

Location: Hybrid in Bournemouth (3 days per week in office)

Working hours: 37.5hrs per week (Mon to Fri)

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Business Partner will act as a strategic advisor to key stakeholders across the business. This role is critical in delivering commercial insight, financial analysis and strategic support to help drive performance and informed decision-making. The Finance Business Partner must ensure financial goals are aligned with business objectives, while also contributing to budgeting, forecasting and performance monitoring processes. A forward-thinking mindset and experience with AI tools for finance and analytics are essential for success in this role.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across departments to provide financial insight and challenge assumptions where needed
• Support and partner with the C-Suite to deliver financial analysis and insight across the organisation. Present financial insights to senior leadership in a clear and impactful manner.
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational realities.
• Deliver regular financial analysis and reporting to track performance, highlight risks and opportunities, and support decision-making.
• Provide robust financial modelling and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Leverage AI and analytical tools to automate reporting, identify trends and enhance forecasting accuracy.
• Provide commercial analysis on pricing, margin, cost efficiency and investment decisions.
• Interpret financial and operational data to generate actionable recommendations for improving business performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in financial processes.
• Partner with the wider finance team to ensure alignment between business plans and financial targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting and decision support tools.
• Lead and support junior team members, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous development.