Finance Business Partner - Commercial Finance

Secure Trust Bank PLC.; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services institution in the UK is seeking a finance professional to lead budgeting and forecasting in their Commercial Finance division. The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with a strong analytical background. The role offers hybrid working, career development opportunities, and a competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Collaborative culture

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years experience in finance, post-qualification.
• Strong background in business partnering and financial services.
• Ability to communicate complex insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting for the finance division.
• Provide management information to leadership.
• Deliver analysis for performance improvement.

Skills

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Reporting skills

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

2-5 years post-qualification experience

Tools

TM1

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Overview

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on turning insight into impact? Do you enjoy partnering with business leaders to drive performance and shape strategic decisions? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and forecasting for the Commercial Finance division, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide timely, accurate, and insightful management information to the Divisional MD and leadership team.
• Deliver analysis that drives performance improvement and supports decision-making.
• Evaluate financial outcomes of key projects, both pre- and post-investment.
• Act as a key contact for external audit queries related to Commercial Finance.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with 2-5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in business partnering within financial services - experience in working capital finance (e.g. invoice discounting or factoring) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to communicate complex insights clearly.
• Advanced Excel skills; TM1, Power BI or SQL knowledge is a plus.
• A proactive, commercially focused mindset and the ability to work under pressure.

Why join Secure Trust Bank Group?

We're a purpose-led organisation committed to doing the right thing for our customers, colleagues, and communities. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your voice is valued
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including bonus, pension, and wellbeing support