Finance Manager

Castle Employment; Heslington; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a well-structured finance team during a period of internal change. You will work closely with senior non-financial leaders, providing financial insights while improving budget ownership and accountability. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in business partnering and line management. This opportunity includes a salary range of £58,000 to £68,000, six weeks holiday, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday plus bank holidays

14.5% employer pension contribution

Supportive, collaborative finance team

Access to senior leadership

Fixed term until August 2027

Qualifications

• Qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) preferred.
• Experience in business partnering is essential.
• Confident influencing skills with senior stakeholders required.
• Ability to simplify financial information is crucial.
• Line management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders across the business.
• Provide clear, proactive financial analysis and guidance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles.
• Challenge constructively and influence decision making.
• Improve financial accountability and ownership.
• Lead on financial reviews, performance tracking and corrective actions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder influence

Budget management

Line management

Proactive communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Finance Business Partner

£58,000 to £68,000

York City Centre, Hybrid

A great opportunity for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a large, well-structured finance team during a period of internal change. You will work closely with senior non‑financial leaders, providing clear financial insight, improving budget ownership and driving accountability across a complex organisation.

What you will do

• Partner with senior stakeholders across the business
• Provide clear, proactive financial analysis and guidance
• Support budgeting, forecasting and long term planning cycles
• Challenge constructively and influence decision making
• Improve financial accountability and ownership
• Lead on financial reviews, performance tracking and corrective actions
• Line manage one Finance Business Partner

We would like to speak with

• Qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Professionals experienced in business partnering
• People confident influencing senior stakeholders
• Individuals able to simplify financial information clearly
• Finance professionals with line management experience
• (We welcome applicants from any sector)

What you will receive

• Salary £58,000 to £68,000
• Six weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• 14.5 per cent employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working with two days on site
• 37 hours per week, fixed term until August 2027
• Supportive, collaborative finance team
• A visible, impactful role with senior leadership access

If you are looking for a Finance Business Partner role where you can build credibility quickly, influence decisions and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you