Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their strategic decision-making team. This high-profile role offers the opportunity to influence business outcomes and work directly with senior leadership. Candidates should be qualified accountants with substantial experience in commercial finance and a proven track record of delivering high-quality financial insights.

Benefits

Hybrid working and flexibility

Competitive benefits package

Opportunity to shape business outcomes

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in commercial finance roles.
• Experience within complex or fast-paced environments.
• Ability to influence and communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic partner to the board and senior leadership team.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Deliver clear financial reporting and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

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preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Finance Business Partner

Salary: Up to £85,000 + Benefits

We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Finance Business Partner to join a commercially focused business, operating at the heart of strategic decision-making. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role that sits on the board and plays a critical role in shaping the commercial direction of the organisation.

About the Role

This is a senior, commercially driven finance role, ideally suited to candidates with a strong track record of partnering with senior leadership teams. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial insight, challenging assumptions, and supporting strategic initiatives that drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the board and senior leadership team, providing financial insight and commercial challenge.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for the business unit.
• Deliver clear, concise financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and improved profitability.
• Influence and support key commercial initiatives across the business.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrable experience in a commercial finance role, ideally within a complex or fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work closely with senior stakeholders, including board-level executives.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insight.
• Confident communicator, capable of influencing at all levels.

What’s on Offer

• A salary of up to £85,000, plus a competitive benefits package.
• Hybrid working and flexibility to support work-life balance.
• A highly visible role with real influence and the opportunity to shape business outcomes.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values innovation and commercial acumen.

If you’re a commercially minded finance professional ready to step into a strategic leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.