Senior Finance Business Partner

Michael Page; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private FMCG business in East Midlands seeks a Senior Finance Business Partner to provide financial insights and strategic support to enhance business performance. This role includes mentoring a finance team and collaborating on budgets and forecasts. The ideal candidate has a professional accounting qualification, extensive finance experience in Manufacturing/FMCG, and excellent analytical skills. Competitive salary of £70k–£80k and opportunities for professional growth are offered, along with hybrid working conditions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Performance-based bonus

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or QBE.
• Extensive experience in accounting and finance within Manufacturing/FMCG.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentoring to a small finance team.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or QBE)

Tools

Financial modelling tools

Job description

The Senior Finance Business Partner will play a pivotal role in providing financial insights and strategic support to drive business performance for both UK sites.

Client Details

Growing, privately owned, Multi site FMCG business, with regional HQ in North-East Derbyshire

Description

• Provide leadership, support and mentoring to a small Finance team
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present detailed management reports to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Support the implementation of cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to drive financial accountability across the business.
• Lead financial projects and initiatives to enhance business performance.

Profile

The Senior Finance Business Partner should have:

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or QBE
• Extensive experience in accounting and finance within Manufacturing / FMCG
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting tools.
• Excellent communication skills to influence and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of 70-80k
• Generous pension scheme.
• Performance-based bonus to reward your contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth within the FMCG sector.
• Supportive environment with the opportunity for Hybrid working

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Finance Business Partner, apply today.