Finance Business Partner

Rutherford Briant; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford Briant seeks a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join their team in Southend-on-Sea. This role requires a fully qualified accountant to influence strategic decisions, improve financial processes, and produce critical financial analysis and reporting. Ideal candidates are proactive leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments and are skilled communicators.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance role.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with departmental heads for insightful financial support.
• Lead preparation and review of budgets and forecasts.
• Deliver detailed financial performance analysis.
• Produce monthly management reports with KPIs and variance analysis.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Modelling

Communication

Excel

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Are you a commercially focused finance professional ready to make a real impact in a growing business? We’re looking for a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join our ambitious team based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence strategic decisions, and drive performance as part of a business experiencing strong growth and transformation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about turning financial insights into meaningful outcomes, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering – Build strong relationships with departmental heads to provide insightful financial support and challenge decision-making where appropriate.
• Budgeting & Forecasting – Lead the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
• Financial Analysis – Deliver detailed analysis of financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to drive profitability.
• Performance Reporting – Produce timely and accurate monthly management reports with commentary, KPIs, and variance analysis.
• Project Support – Support strategic projects and investment appraisals, providing financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Continuous Improvement – Work closely with operational teams to streamline processes, improve financial controls, and implement best practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance role
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.