Finance Business Partner

Sheridan Maine (Midlands); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency seeks a Finance Business Partner to support decision-making and drive financial performance. This role involves collaborating with operational teams, enhancing financial insights, and contributing to planning cycles. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience in commercial finance, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking business where your contributions are valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role.
• Ideally from a fast-moving, product-based sector such as FMCG, Retail, or Distribution.
• Energetic, adaptable, and confident working in a dynamic, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with non-finance teams to support decision-making.
• Analyse financial performance and make recommendations.
• Produce management information and performance reporting.
• Translate data into actionable insight for senior leadership.
• Contribute to business planning and forecasting cycles.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

"Forget a relationship make it a partnership and build an empire." Eleni Sophia

A dynamic and commercially minded finance professional is being recruited for this exciting Finance Business Partner role - a genuine opportunity to make an impact, shape strategic decisions, and drive performance within a fast-paced and ambitious business.

The Company

This is an organisation with a strong people-first culture and a clear focus on growth. With an experienced leadership team, loyal customer base, and a reputation for excellence, the business continues to go from strength to strength. The environment is energetic, collaborative, and results-driven - where success is celebrated, and ideas are encouraged.

The Role

As Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting and challenging the business to deliver its strategic objectives. You will work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders, providing insight that drives better decision‑making and improves financial performance.

Your work will include delivering insightful reporting, identifying risks and opportunities, and contributing to strategic discussions that shape the company's direction. This is a hands‑on, visible role that offers the chance to influence outcomes and add real value.

Key responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner

• Partner with non-finance teams to support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Analyse financial performance, identify key drivers, and make recommendations to enhance results.
• Produce and improve management information and performance reporting.
• Translate data into clear, actionable insight for senior leadership.
• Contribute to business planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles.

To be considered for the role of Finance Business Partner, you will have/be

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role.
• Ideally from a fast-moving, product-based sector such as FMCG, Retail, or Distribution.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Energetic, adaptable, and confident working in a dynamic, changing environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where your contribution will be recognised and your insights will make a tangible difference.

If you are ready for a role that combines commercial influence with strategic impact, click "apply" to find out more.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full-time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.