Finance Business Partner

CMA Recruitment Group; Walhampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the New Forest seeks a Finance Business Partner to support growth initiatives. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, developing KPIs, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with strong commercial finance experience, effective communication skills, and a hands-on approach. This role offers hybrid working and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home)

Flexible working hours

24 days holiday plus option to buy an additional 3

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Flu jabs

Company events

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong FP&A experience preferred.
• Ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience in a growing SME and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Partnering with managers to develop reporting and KPIs.
• Supporting budgeting and financial modelling.
• Producing analysis for strategic decision-making.
• Driving ERP and reporting enhancements.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Strong FP&A or commercial finance experience

Strong communication skills

Hands-on approach

Education

Part-qualified candidates considered with relevant skills

Job description

Overview

We are pleased to be partnering with a long-standing, privately-owned technology business located in the New Forest. For over 40 years, the company has developed a strong reputation as a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialist products, supplying into demanding sectors, including motorsport and defence. The business employs around 130 people and is entering an exciting period of growth, including international expansion plans. This newly created Finance Business Partner role will play a key part in supporting that growth, offering genuine visibility across the group and regular interaction with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis
• Partnering with managers across the business to develop meaningful reporting and KPIs
• Supporting budgeting, reforecasting, and financial modelling
• Producing analysis to support strategic decision-making and cost reduction
• Driving process improvements and ERP/reporting enhancements

Suitable Candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong FP&A or commercial finance experience, ideally from manufacturing or engineering
• Part-qualified candidates with the right skills and experience will also be considered
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Hands-on approach, comfortable working in a growing SME and fast-paced environment

Benefits and Additional Information

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
• Flexible working hours (standard 8-5pm with a 2pm Friday finish)
• 24 days holiday plus option to buy an additional 3
• Company pension, cycle to work scheme, free parking, flu jabs, and company events

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