Finance Business Partner

Harper May; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing travel company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Business Partner to drive performance and support financial planning. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in a commercial finance role, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proactive approach. This role is instrumental in assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes, producing insightful reports, and maximizing profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Business Partner or commercial finance role, ideally in travel, leisure, or service.
• Proactive and confident in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with departments to drive financial performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting.
• Produce insightful reporting and variance analysis.
• Monitor KPIs and identify risks and opportunities.
• Assist in preparing board reports and financial models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Tools

Financial systems

BI tools

Job description

Our client is a well‑established and growing travel company with a passion for delivering outstanding experiences. As they expand their services and destinations, they are seeking a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join their team and help drive performance across the business.

Role Overview

The Finance Business Partner will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams to support financial planning, performance monitoring, and strategic decision‑making. This is a highly visible role, combining analysis with influence, ideal for a finance professional looking to make a real commercial impact in a fast‑moving sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with heads of department to drive financial performance and challenge key assumptions
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes across multiple business units
• Produce insightful reporting and variance analysis to inform strategic and operational decisions
• Monitor KPIs and business drivers, identifying risks and opportunities
• Support pricing, margin analysis, and commercial initiatives to maximise profitability
• Build strong relationships with non‑finance stakeholders and improve financial awareness across the organisation
• Assist in preparing board reports, investment cases, and financial models

Candidate Profile

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or finalist)
• Experience in a Finance Business Partner or commercial finance role, ideally within the travel, leisure, or service industries
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proactive, curious, and confident working in a dynamic environment
• Experience with financial systems and BI tools is an advantage