Interim Finance Business Partner

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is recruiting a Finance Business Partner on a fixed-term contract in Leeds. You will partner with commercial stakeholders and senior leaders to translate financial performance into meaningful insights and drive informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with management accounting experience, strong commercial awareness, and excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook is required.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• Experienced management accountant with strong commercial awareness.
• Proficient in communicating with non-finance audiences.

Responsibilities

• Review management accounts and supporting schedules in line with established business policies, procedures and reporting deadlines.
• Deliver core month-end reporting activities and ensure all associated reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Manage corporate cost recharges and support ad hoc recharge activities as required.
• Prepare and review half-year and year-end financial statements, together with supporting analysis and disclosures.
• Partner with front-line business teams to review costs against budgets and forecasts, providing meaningful challenge and insight.
• Monitor and report on business case performance, reviewing planned versus actual expenditure on an ongoing basis.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, responding to queries and escalating matters where appropriate.
• Maintain and enhance key financial controls, ensuring robust governance and compliance.
• Business partner with Corporate Core leadership teams, providing analysis and insight on monthly financial results.

Skills

Management accounting

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

MS Office competency

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Finance Business Partner (Fixed-Term Contract)

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join its high-performing team on a fixed-term contract basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with commercial stakeholders and senior business leaders, acting as a true strategic partner and helping drive key business objectives. You'll play a pivotal role in translating financial performance into meaningful insights, enabling informed decision‑making across the organisation.

We're looking for a proactive, highly organised finance professional with exceptional communication skills and the ability to bring financial data to life for non-finance audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Review management accounts and supporting schedules in line with established business policies, procedures and reporting deadlines.

• Deliver core month-end reporting activities and ensure all associated reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.

• Manage corporate cost recharges and support ad hoc recharge activities as required.

• Prepare and review half-year and year-end financial statements, together with supporting analysis and disclosures.

• Partner with front-line business teams to review costs against budgets and forecasts, providing meaningful challenge and insight.

• Monitor and report on business case performance, reviewing planned versus actual expenditure on an ongoing basis.

• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, responding to queries and escalating matters where appropriate.

• Maintain and enhance key financial controls, ensuring robust governance and compliance.

• Business partner with Corporate Core leadership teams, providing analysis and insight on monthly financial results.

About You

You will be:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.

• An experienced management accountant with strong commercial awareness.

• Ideally experienced within a financial services environment.

• A confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.

• Highly organised, methodical and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a respected global financial services organisation.

• Exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making.

• A highly visible role where you can make a genuine impact.

• A collaborative and supportive working environment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.