Finance Business Partner (FTC)

The Oval Partnership; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services consulting firm in the West Midlands is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial insights and collaborate with various teams. This role involves leading financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis to influence business decisions. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in ERP systems. This position offers a compelling opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Fully or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Strong financial and analytical capability with a strategic mindset.
• Experience working with non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver financial reports accurately.
• Lead month-end close activities and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to provide financial insight.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic mindset

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Collaboration

Education

Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Finance Business Partner West Midlands Fixed Term Contract

We are working with a client in the West Midlands who is looking for a talented Finance Business Partner to join their team on an initial fixed-term contract, with strong potential for this to become permanent. This is an exciting opportunity to take a strategic role within finance, working closely with key business functions and influencing decision-making at a senior level.

The Role

As a Finance Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to operational and commercial teams, translating financial data into actionable insight to support business growth. You will lead reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring financial performance is understood across the organisation and opportunities for improvement are identified. You will also contribute to process improvements, governance, and ad-hoc projects, including ROI assessments and business transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Lead month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

• Develop and maintain forecasting and budgeting models to support strategic decisions.

• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Commercial teams to provide actionable financial insight.

• Assist with scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and annual budgeting processes.

• Support ad-hoc projects and provide bespoke financial analysis to drive business performance.

• Identify process improvements to streamline reporting and maintain robust internal controls.

What We re Looking For

• Fully or part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA.

• Strong financial and analytical capability with a strategic mindset.

• Experience working with non-financial stakeholders to influence and support business decisions.

• High proficiency in Microsoft 365 and ERP systems.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborative, forward-thinking, and solutions-driven approach to finance.

Why This Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a truly business-focused finance role where your insight and analysis will directly impact operational and commercial decisions. If you are ready to make an immediate impact and be part of a team with ambitious plans for growth in 2026 and beyond, we want to hear from you.

To Apply

Please submit your CV today, and I will be happy to provide more information about this exciting opportunity.