Head of Finance Business Partnering

CMA Recruitment Group; Hurn; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner in the United Kingdom. In this role, you will lead budgeting and forecasting efforts, develop operating models, and support operational directors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance business partnering and be a fully qualified accountant. This position offers hybrid working, competitive benefits including a car allowance, and an excellent opportunity for career progression to Finance Director.

Benefits

Car allowance

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Up to 15% bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior finance business partnering roles.
• Fully qualified accountant with strong post‑qualification experience.
• Comfortable operating at a senior level with detailed analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Develop scalable operating and target models.
• Act as a senior finance partner to operational directors.
• Deliver P&L, cash conversion and performance reviews.
• Design and embed KPI and management reporting frameworks.
• Coach and develop finance business partners.

Skills

Senior finance business partnering experience

Strong analytical skills

Commercial insight

Coaching and developing team members

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Recruiting exclusively through 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 will 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.

What will the Head of Finance Business Partnering role involve?

• 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 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 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

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics.