Finance Business Partner

Ipsum; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Group Personal Pension Plan

Hybrid working

Car Allowance

Career development & progression with

24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Active local social committees

Regular social events

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a Finance Business Partner to partner with the Divisional Finance Director, delivering high-quality management information and commercial insights to guide strategic decisions.

The role will prepare accurate financial data, maintain strong controls, and manage working capital, contributing to divisional success and broader group investments. Based in Yeovil with travel to other sites.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA professional with a sharp analytical mind and a forward-thinking approach to data.
• Genuine interest in the commercial side of finance and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong relationship-building and ability to gain buy-in from diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver relevant management information and commercial insight to support strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with finance and commercial teams to ensure control compliance.
• Manage working capital, including cash flow, WIP, and billing process improvements.
• Maintain key tax control accounts and oversee payroll sign-off for finance.
• Lead divisional projects such as system integrations and acquisition activity.
• Mentor and support junior team members and promote best practices.

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Location: Yeovil (BA21 5BU) with travel to other sites

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Depending on experience plus Car Allowance

What s in it for you

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job you re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Hybrid working
• Car Allowance
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP? and Mental health support & counselling services?
• Cycle to Work scheme?
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!
• Life assurance cover?
• Long service recognition?
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Active local social committees?
• Regular social events?
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?

About the role

As Finance Business Partner, you ll work closely with the Divisional Finance Director to deliver high-quality Management Information (MI) and commercial insight that supports strategic decision-making.

You ll play a key role in preparing accurate financial data, maintaining strong controls, and ensuring tight management of working capital contributing directly to both divisional success and wider group investment. This is a highly visible role, partnering with the MD and senior leadership team to drive performance through clear, actionable financial reporting.

This is a full-time permanent role and will be mostly based from our office in Yeovil, with occasional travel to other offices.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will

• Partner with the local MD and senior leadership team to deliver relevant management information
• Collaborate with finance and commercial teams across the group to ensure control compliance
• Manage working capital, including cashflow preparation, WIP control, and billing process improvements
• Maintain key tax control accounts and oversee payroll processes for finance sign-off
• Lead and support divisional projects, such as system integrations and acquisition activity
• Ensure best practice controls are followed and continuously improved
• Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process
• Act as a senior leader within the division, mentoring and supporting junior team members

About you

We re looking for a fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA professional with a sharp analytical mind and a forward-thinking approach to data. You have a genuine interest in the commercial side of finance and enjoy using your creativity to solve problems and add value. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, and you know how to influence and gain buy-in from stakeholders at all levels.

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