Finance Operations Business Partner

Kiota Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Operations Business Partner in Chandlers Ford. This pivotal role involves delivering branch reporting, improving operational efficiency, and providing financial insights to senior leadership. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a relevant qualification (AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW), and experience working with non-finance stakeholders. Competitive salary of £45,000 to £50,000 plus bonus and benefits offered.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong financial and operational analysis skills required.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver within deadlines.
• Experience in multi-site or branch-based environments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and report monthly branch performance.
• Analyse trends and highlight key variances.
• Build relationships to drive performance improvements.
• Provide financial insights to senior leaders.
• Lead financial reviews with branches.

Skills

Financial analysis skills

Operational analysis skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Commercially minded

Confident communicator

Planning and time management

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

Part or fully qualified AAT, CIMA, ACCA, or ICAEW

Job description

Chandlers Ford £45,000 £50,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We are working with a well-respected engineering and Pumping solutions business seeking a Finance Operations Business Partner to join their commercial finance team.

This is a highly visible and analytical finance position supporting senior leadership across operations, finance, and commercial functions.

The position focuses on delivering accurate branch reporting, improving operational efficiency, and driving financial performance through data-led insight and partnership with key stakeholders.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Review and report monthly branch performance, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of management information
• Analyse trends and highlight key variances against budget and forecast, supporting informed decision-making
• Build effective relationships with Regional Operations Managers and branch teams to drive performance improvements
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leaders, influencing operational and commercial outcomes
• Lead regular financial reviews with branches, identifying opportunities for efficiency, benchmarking, and improvement
• Support new manager and colleague onboarding, delivering training on financial processes and reports
• Prepare month-end journals and analysis, investigating anomalies and explaining key movements
• Support forecasting and budgeting processes, maintaining and developing consolidation models and reports
• Challenge current practices to drive efficiency, standardisation, and continuous improvement
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and ad-hoc finance projects as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong financial and operational analysis skills with advanced Excel proficiency
• Commercially minded with experience working alongside non-finance stakeholders
• Confident communicator with the ability to build credibility and influence across all levels
• Proven capability to manage competing priorities and deliver within strict deadlines
• Strong planning, time management, and attention to detail
• Part or fully qualified AAT, CIMA, ACCA, or ICAEW or equivalent experience
• Proactive, curious mindset with a drive to challenge and improve processes
• Experience in multi-site or branch-based environments desirable

Summary

Position: Finance Operations Business Partner

Location: Chandlers Ford

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 £50,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Start: Notice dependent

If you re a finance professional who thrives on partnering with operations to deliver real business impact, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded organisation with a strong culture of collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement.

Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.