Finance Business Partner

Simpson Judge Ltd; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Stockport is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support the Head of Finance. This pivotal role involves management accounts, budgeting, and leading a finance team. The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified; strong part-qualified or QBE candidates considered.
• Proven experience in Management Accountant or Financial Analyst role.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of budgeting and forecasting process.
• Lead finance input into finance systems transformation project.
• Deliver detailed monthly reporting and KPI analysis.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Simpson Judge is partnering with an organisation based in Stockport in the search for a Finance Business Partner. This is a pivotal role supporting the Head of Finance across key areas such as management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting, while also leading a small finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to make a real impact within a business. ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified candidates are preferred, though strong part-qualified individuals will also be considered.

Location: Stockport (Hybrid)
Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities:
* Take ownership of the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with budget holders to analyse financial performance and identify variances
* Continuously review and improve financial processes and procedures to enhance efficiency
* Collaborate with Operations and Business Development to ensure pricing reflects operational changes
* Lead finance input into the finance systems transformation project
* Deliver detailed monthly reporting and KPI analysis to support business decision making
* Assist the Head of Finance with the year-end audit and preparation of statutory accounts
* Develop insightful management information for the Senior Leadership Team

Requirements:
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified; strong part-qualified or QBE candidates will also be considered
* Proven experience in a Management Accountant or Financial Analyst role
* Excellent financial and data analysis skills, ideally with exposure to data analysis tools
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders