Finance Business Partner

Ascent Recruitment Limited; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Wilmslow-based business is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a 12-month contract. You will provide accurate financial insight and management information while partnering with operational teams. The ideal candidate is a qualified or finalist accountant with strong analytical and Excel skills. This role offers a salary between £45,000 and £55,000, along with hybrid working and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified, finalist, or part-qualified.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and XLOOKUP.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate management information and improve reporting.
• Partner with operational teams to understand financial drivers.
• Monitor and report on KPIs.

Skills

CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Experience managing large data volumes

Analytical mindset

Strong time management

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified, finalist, or part-qualified accountant

Job description

Ascent Recruitment is delighted to be exclusively supporting a fantastic Wilmslow-based business in their search for a talented Finance Business Partner with strong analytical skills, for an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

You’ll join a large, successful, and growing organisation, and whilst a permanent role isn’t guaranteed at the end of the term, future permanent opportunities are likely as the business continues to expand.

This is a hands‑on, challenging role suited to either a recently qualified, finalist, or part‑qualified accountant who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, managing competing priorities while delivering high‑quality financial insight.

Reporting to an excellent Financial Controller, you’ll play a key role in providing accurate, timely management information to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver accurate management information and continuously improve reporting and processes
• Partner with operational teams to understand key financial drivers and their impact on results
• Monitor and report on KPIs
• Prepare and reconcile budgets
• Support the development of effective cost control measures
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance tracking

About You:

• CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified, finalist or Part Qualified
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, XLOOKUP)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience managing large data volumes
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset
• Strong communication skills

Salary and Key Benefits:

• £45,000‑£55,000 DOE
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

If you’re ready for a new challenge and the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, fast‑moving environment, apply now!