Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; St Albans; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide critical financial insights and influence strategic decision-making. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with leadership to align financial performance with business objectives, develop budgets, and conduct variance analysis. Your expertise in financial modelling will support strategic initiatives, while your ability to translate complex data into clear insights will engage non-financial stakeholders. This position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive efficiencies and foster growth across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• Experience in financial planning, analysis or business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to align financial performance with business strategy.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial targets.

Skills

Leadership & Team Management

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Data Analysis & Modelling

Stakeholder Influence

Process Improvement

Resilience & Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Experience in financial planning

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

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As a Finance Business Partner, you will provide financial insights, influence decision-making and drive efficiencies across the business. Acting as a trusted advisor to operational teams and leadership, you will support cost optimisation, profitability improvement and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and leadership to align financial performance with business strategy.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial targets across multiple business areas.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations.
• Analyse key financial metrics, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Provide financial modelling and analysis for strategic decisions (e.g., investments, expansions).
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Collaborate with various departments to align financial and operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies and audit requirements.
• Standardise and improve financial processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Candidate Profile

• Leadership & Team Management: Ability to inspire and guide teams.
• Strategic Thinking: Aligning financial objectives with business goals.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of financial drivers and operational impact.
• Data Analysis & Modelling: Expertise in forecasting, variance analysis and scenario planning.
• Stakeholder Influence: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage non-financial audiences.
• Process Improvement: Experience in streamlining financial workflows.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required).
• Experience in financial planning, analysis or business partnering.
• Experience in multi-site or complex business environments is advantageous.
• Proficiency in financial tools (Excel, Power BI, SAP or similar ERP systems).