Head of Finance Business Partnering

CMA Recruitment Group; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Head of Finance Business Partnering in Christchurch, UK. The successful candidate will lead budgeting and financial planning, act as a senior finance partner to operational directors, and develop financial reporting frameworks. Required qualifications include proven senior finance experience and a qualification as a fully qualified accountant. The role offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary with additional benefits including a car allowance and bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Enhanced pension

Private medical

Up to 15% bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior finance business partnering roles, working closely with operational leaders.
• Strong post-qualification experience as a fully qualified accountant.
• Comfortable operating at a senior level while being hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across multiple entities.
• Deliver P&L, cash conversion and performance reviews.
• Ensure accuracy of financial and operational reporting.

Skills

Senior finance business partnering experience

Detailed analysis and modelling

Leadership and coaching

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Recruiting exclusively though CMA, this is an opportunity for a senior finance professional to play a key role in a market-leading organisation with ambitious growth plans. As Head of Finance Business Partnering, you ll work closely with senior leaders to improve performance, enhance decision-making and support the delivery of long-term strategic objectives, combining commercial insight with a hands-on approach.

Job role

Head of Finance Business Partnering role involves

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across multiple entities and service lines
• Develop scalable operating and target models to support growth and efficiency
• Act as a senior finance partner to operational directors, providing insight and challenge
• Deliver P&L, cash conversion and performance reviews with clear commercial focus
• Design and embed KPI and management reporting frameworks
• Ensure consistency, accuracy and integrity of financial and operational reporting
• Coach and develop finance business partners across the team
• Support the Director of Finance on strategic initiatives and deputise when required

Suitable Candidate

Suitable Candidate for the Head of Finance Business Partnering role:

• Proven experience in senior finance business partnering roles, working closely with operational leaders
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong post-qualification experience
• Comfortable operating at a senior level while remaining hands-on with detailed analysis and modelling

Additional benefits and information

Additional benefits and information for the role of Head of Finance Business Partnering role:

• Salary offered depends on experience
• Excellent benefits including car allowance, enhanced pension, private medical and up to 15% bonus
• Hybrid working, typically three days a week in the office
• Excellent opportunity to progress to Finance Director level over time

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