Finance Business Partner - Data

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

Job summary

A fast-growing UK business is seeking a Finance Business Partner based in Bedford. You'll collaborate with the Finance Director to analyze complex data, drive profitability improvements, and provide insights for strategic decisions. The role requires an accounting qualification, advanced Excel, and BI tool skills, alongside a meticulous approach to detail. Offering a competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000 per annum and hybrid working conditions.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability and confidence handling large, complex datasets.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, margin analysis and financial modelling.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collect and interpret complex datasets for decision-making.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and KPIs for performance tracking.
• Identify trends and opportunities for profitability improvements.
• Partner with Finance Director for forecasting and budget planning.
• Conduct profitability and pricing analysis for strategies.
• Present insights to senior management.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

BI tools (Power BI/SQL)

Analytical ability

Education

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

Job description

A fast-growing, well-established UK business based in Bedford with a strong reputation for operational excellence and exceptional service is seeking a Finance Business Partner. This is a highly influential role where you'll work closely with the Finance Director to turn complex data into clear commercial insights that shape strategic decision-making and enhance profitability.

What you'll do

• Collecting, cleansing and interpreting complex datasets to support critical decision-making.
• Developing interactive dashboards, detailed reports and KPIs to track margins, costs and revenue performance.
• Identifying trends, inefficiencies and opportunities for profitability improvements.
• Partnering with the Finance Director to model scenarios, support forecasting and contribute to budget planning.
• Conducting product/service profitability and pricing analysis to support commercial strategies.
• Presenting clear, accessible insights to senior management.

What you'll bring

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Advanced Excel skills plus experience with BI tools such as Power BI/SQL or FP&A software.
• Strong analytical ability and confidence handling large, complex datasets.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, margin analysis and financial modelling.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Package wise, on offer is a salary of £60,000-£65,000 per annum.

Hybrid working - Typically they do 4 days a week on site.

This organisation has experienced impressive growth in recent years, driven by forward-thinking leadership and a culture that truly values its people.

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