Finance Business Partner - Data

Robert Walters UK; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth UK business is seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to shape strategic decisions and drive profitability. The role requires advanced Excel skills and a recognized accounting qualification. Primary responsibilities include analyzing large datasets, building financial reports, and presenting insights to senior leaders. This position offers a hybrid working model with 4 days onsite. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have experience with BI tools like Power BI.

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Strong analytical capability with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret large datasets for decision making.
• Build dashboards and financial reports to monitor performance.
• Identify inefficiencies and provide recommendations.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical capability

Experience with BI tools

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Finance Business Partner: £60,000-£65,000 | Cambridge| Hybrid (4 days onsite) Join a high-growth UK business with a strong reputation for operational excellence and outstanding customer service. As the company continues its impressive expansion, we're looking for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping strategic decisions and driving profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse, cleanse and interpret large, complex datasets to support critical commercial and operational decisions.
• Build interactive dashboards, detailed financial reports and KPI packs to monitor margins, costs, revenue streams and performance trends.
• Identify inefficiencies, risks and value-creation opportunities, providing recommendations that drive profitability.
• Partner with the Finance Director on scenario modelling, budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning.
• Conduct product, service and customer profitability analysis to guide pricing strategy and commercial initiatives.
• Present financial insights to senior leaders in a clear and accessible way, enabling informed decision-making.

What You’ll Bring

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Advanced Excel skills alongside experience with BI tools such as Power BI, SQL or FP&A platforms.
• Strong analytical capability and confidence working with large datasets.
• Solid grounding in cost accounting, margin analysis and financial modelling.
• A high level of accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.