Interim Finance Business Partner

Hamilton Woods; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Nottingham seeks an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner for a critical 6-month contract. The role involves providing financial insights to operational teams, leading financial reporting, and improving financial performance across the organization. Suitable candidates will be qualified accountants with proven experience in a complex environment who can manage stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in finance.
• Proven track record as a Finance Business Partner.
• Ability to interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and insight to operational managers.
• Lead month-end reporting and variance analysis.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets with budget holders.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Influencing Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Job Title: Interim Finance Business Partner (6-Month FTC)

Day Rate: 350 per day (via umbrella company or PAYE equivalent)

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office)

Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract for 6 months

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This role will play a critical part in providing financial insight, challenge, and support to operational and senior leadership teams to drive performance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with operational managers to provide financial analysis, insight, and support decision-making.

• Lead on month-end reporting, variance analysis, and commentary for designated business units.

• Prepare robust forecasts and budgets in collaboration with budget holders.

• Provide commercial analysis to drive cost efficiencies and support strategic projects.

• Challenge assumptions and provide clear recommendations to stakeholders to maximise financial performance.

• Support the development of business cases and investment appraisals as required.

• Ensure adherence to financial controls and reporting standards in line with group policies.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within finance and the wider business.

Key Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent with significant post-qualification experience.

• Proven track record as a Finance Business Partner in a complex organisation.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide clear recommendations.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

• Proactive, adaptable, and delivery-focused with the ability to work autonomously.

• Available immediately or at short notice.

Additional Information

• Working pattern: Full-time, 2 days per week in the Nottingham office, with the remainder remote.

• Contract type: 6-month fixed-term contract to support during a period of business change and increased demand.