Finance Business Partner Lead (9-12m) | Change & Strategy

Michael Page Finance; England; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking a Head of Finance Business Partnering for a 9–12 month assignment. You will lead a team of Finance Business Partners, partner with senior leaders, and drive strategic planning, forecasting, and performance reviews.

The role requires a fully qualified accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), strong stakeholder management, and a proven ability to deliver data-driven insights. Hybrid working will apply, with an immediate start for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills, especially with senior leadership.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Significant experience in a Business Partner, strategic analysis or management reporting role.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and challenge to operational and functional leaders.
• Identify risks, opportunities and business challenges and communicate them to key stakeholders.
• Lead and coach a team of Finance Business Partners.
• Lead business planning, forecasting and performance reviews; contribute to monthly business reviews.
• Maintain KPIs and reporting frameworks.
• Support business transformation and change initiatives.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and build senior stakeholder relationships.
• Influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing

Leadership

Communication

Presentation

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Job description

Michael Page Finance is seeking a Head of Finance Business Partnering for a 9–12 month assignment. You will lead a team of Finance Business Partners, partner with senior leaders, and drive strategic planning, forecasting, and performance reviews.

The role requires a fully qualified accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), strong stakeholder management, and a proven ability to deliver data-driven insights. Hybrid working will apply, with an immediate start for the right candidate.