Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a remote role. This position requires a strategic thinker to lead financial activities, enhance decision-making, and provide insights for both commercial and grant-funded projects. Ideal candidates will possess an accounting qualification and substantial experience in financial planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering.
• Ability to work independently and drive improvements.
• Strong influencing skills and advanced Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Partner with budget holders to drive financial performance.
• Develop management reporting with BI tools.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem-solving

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA)

Tools

Advanced Excel

Sage

Xero

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watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Finance Business Partner Remote (UK-based) | Full-time | Permanent

We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with internal departments, project leads, and programme managers to provide financial insight, improve decision-making, and support the delivery of both grant-funded and commercial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities
• Partner with budget holders to drive financial performance and value-for-money
• Develop insightful management reporting using BI tools and modern technologies
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
• Support cost-benefit analysis and business case development

What We’re Looking For:

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems (e.g., Sage, Xero)
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and drive improvement

This is a home-based role with occasional travel for meetings and workshops. If you're passionate about turning data into action and supporting meaningful programmes, I want to hear from you.