Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial insight and support grant-funded and commercial initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing decision-making through data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering.
• Advanced skills in Excel and experience with financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Partner with budget holders to drive financial performance.
• Develop insightful management reporting using BI tools.

Skills

Financial Planning

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Excel

Education

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

CIPFA

Tools

Sage

Xero

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Finance Business Partner Remote (UK-based) | Full-time | Permanent

We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with internal departments, project leads, and programme managers to provide financial insight, improve decision-making, and support the delivery of both grant-funded and commercial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities
• Partner with budget holders to drive financial performance and value-for-money
• Develop insightful management reporting using BI tools and modern technologies
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
• Support cost-benefit analysis and business case development

What We’re Looking For:

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems (e.g., Sage, Xero)
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and drive improvement

This is a home-based role with occasional travel for meetings and workshops. If you're passionate about turning data into action and supporting meaningful programmes, I want to hear from you.