Finance Business Partner - 6 month FTC

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance and technology firm based near Peterborough is seeking an experienced Financial Business Partner for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This full-time, hands-on role requires a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills to support the Business Unit General Manager. Responsibilities include financial reporting, managing a small team, and ensuring compliance. Access to a vehicle is essential for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capabilities required.
• Experience managing cash flow and project accounting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver month-end reporting, KPIs, and management accounts.
• Analyse financial data and advise on commercial decisions.
• Support cash flow forecasting, budget setting, and cost control.
• Oversee compliance with VAT, CIS, and corporation tax regulations.
• Conduct project reviews ensuring strong financial governance.
• Line manage the Assistant Finance Business Partner.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability

Experience in project accounting and cash flow management

Comfortable in a manufacturing/engineering environment

Skilled communicator

Confident user of Excel; SAP experience advantageous

Previous team management experience

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Finance Business Partner - 6 month FTC, peterborough

Client:

Robert Half

Location:

peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

14.08.2025

Expiry Date:

28.09.2025

Job Description:

Financial Business Partner (6-Month FTC)

Location: Oundle, near Peterborough (Full-time, On-site)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Contract: 6-month Fixed-Term Contract
Exclusively Represented by Robert Half

Robert Half is proud to be exclusively partnered with a market-leading engineering and technology business based just outside Peterborough in their search for an experienced Financial Business Partner on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is a hands-on, fully office-based role based just outside of Peterborough - so access to your own vehicle is essential. You'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Business Unit General Manager with critical financial insight, while also managing a small finance and admin team.

The Role:

As the Financial Business Partner, you will be responsible for driving financial performance through robust reporting, commercial analysis, and close collaboration with operational leaders. You'll also take ownership of monthly reporting cycles, internal controls, and financial planning, whilst supporting wider business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and deliver month-end reporting, KPIs, and management accounts

• Analyse financial data and advise the Business Unit General Manager on commercial decisions

• Support cash flow forecasting, budget setting, and cost control

• Oversee VAT, CIS and corporation tax compliance (with support from advisors)

• Conduct project reviews with Project Managers, ensuring strong financial governance

• Line manage the Assistant Finance Business Partner and wider admin team

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and Group accounting policies

What We're Looking For:

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

• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability

• Experience in project accounting and cash flow management

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, manufacturing/engineering-type environment

• Skilled communicator who can present financial insight to non-financial stakeholders

• Confident user of Excel; SAP experience advantageous

• Previous team management experience

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.

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Created on 14/08/2025 by JR United Kingdom