Finance Business Partner - Operations

Michael Page Finance; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Finance Business Partner - Operations to support the accounting and finance team, delivering insights to drive business decisions.

You will provide financial analysis, partner with operations to forecast budgets, monitor performance against budgets, and prepare reports for stakeholders, with a strong accounting background advantageous in life sciences.

Qualifications

• Solid background in accounting or finance, ideally within the life science industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Partner with operational teams to forecast budgets and costs.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets.
• Assist in developing strategies to improve financial efficiency.
• Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders.
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with operational objectives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Financial systems

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

As a Finance Business Partner - Operations, you'll play a key role in supporting the accounting and finance team within the life science industry. Based in Cambridgeshire, your day-to-day work will ensure smooth financial operations and provide valuable insights to drive business decisions.

Client Details

Our client is a market-leading international organisation operating in a highly innovative and fast-moving environment. With a strong reputation for quality, continuous improvement and investing in its people, they offer the opportunity to work within a collaborative business that combines commercial ambition with a genuine commitment to excellence.

Description

• Provide financial analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Partner with operational teams to forecast budgets and costs.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets.
• Assist in developing strategies to improve financial efficiency.
• Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders.
• Support month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with operational objectives.

Profile

A successful Finance Business Partner - Operations should have:

• A solid background in accounting or finance, ideally within the life science industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• An understanding of operational processes and how they impact financial outcomes.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £65,000 to £75,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Additional benefits to be confirmed.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.