Head of Finance Business Partnering

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

My client is going through a very important transition period - as a result of this they are looking for someone to join them for 9-12 months as Head of Finance Business Partnering. This is such a key role for the finance team, and a fantastic opportunity to lead change.

Client Details

Capital intensive industry based in Mid Kent, easily accessible with full parking.

Description

• Work with operational and functional leaders to provide strategic advice and challenge
• Identify and evaluate risks, opportunities and emerging business challenges - communicate these to key stakeholders to support effective decision making
• Lead, manage, coach and develop a team of Finance Business Partners, setting clear objectives for the team
• Lead business planning, forecasting, and performance review processes, and contribute to monthly business reviews with leadership.
• Maintain KPIs and performance reporting frameworks.
• Lead and support business transformation and change initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration (including Procurement, IT, Regulatory reporting, Treasury, Core Finance and Project Accounting) to deliver strategic priorities and organisational improvements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and operational teams
• Influence decision-making through insights, analysis, and data-driven recommendations
• Represent the business partnering function in key forums and governance meetings

Profile

My client is looking for someone with the following experience:

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

Job Offer

• A day rate commensurate with experience, up to a maximum of £550 per day (Umbrella company) or £480 per day (paye)
• Hybrid working once up to speed within the role
• A high-profile opportunity to influence and improve both the wider business and the finance team, delivering lasting change and tangible results
• Immediate start and continuity of work for at least 9 months (potentially longer) with the potential of permanent for the right candidate