Senior Finance Business Partner

PHMG Careers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio branding agency in Manchester is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to drive financial strategy and reporting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial analysis and forecasting, with advanced Excel skills. This role involves partnering with senior leaders to enhance financial knowledge and improve decision-making processes. Competitive salary up to £70,000 along with various employee benefits including gym membership and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday time off

Life insurance and critical illness cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner at a senior level.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for complex financial models.
• Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders to enhance financial knowledge.
• Deliver comprehensive financial analysis for multiple divisions.
• Prepare and deliver monthly commercial financial reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

Statistical analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Navision

Job description

Role: Senior Finance Business Partner

Location: Old Trafford

Hours: Monday - Friday (8.45am - 5.15pm)

Package: Up to £70,000 base + performance-related bonus

Reports to: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Director

Overview

PHMG seeks an accomplished Senior Finance Business Partner with deep expertise in financial analysis and forecasting. In this role, you will leverage your analytical acumen to enhance and optimize PHMG's financial strategy. Supported by our Development, Data, and Finance teams, you will utilize data from Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Navision systems to drive insightful, long‑term financial forecasting and ensure accurate, real‑time reporting. With a strong ability to communicate effectively, you will present actionable insights and recommendations to senior leaders and key stakeholders.

Strategic objectives and responsibilities

• Business Partnering: Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, enhancing their financial knowledge and identifying improvement opportunities across business functions.
• Financial Analysis & Forecasting: Deliver comprehensive financial analysis to support divisions including Sales, Creative, Client Services, and supporting functions, utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform decision‑making.
• Planning & Budgeting: Take ownership of quarterly forecasting, annual budgets, and five‑year financial plans, providing robust planning inputs and preparing Budget and Forecast reports for Board and Senior Management review.
• Trend Identification: Analyse financial trends and communicate insights to the Board and Senior Management, enabling data‑driven decision‑making.
• Monthly Reporting: Prepare and deliver monthly commercial financial reports, conducting variance analysis and performance reviews with department heads.
• Ad Hoc Support: Provide targeted, ad hoc financial analysis to support the Finance team, Board, and Senior Management.

Skills and experience required

• Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner at a senior level, ideally within a global, B2B, subscription‑based business.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, with strong skills in building and managing complex financial models.
• Experienced in the understanding of IT Systems and data integration is desirable.
• Experienced in statistical analysis, with a keen ability to identify trends and inform strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills, with experience liaising effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in subscription‑based, international B2B environments is advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Career development and progression directly linked to your performance
• Free gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Birthday time off to celebrate
• Fundraising initiatives for our registered charity - the PHMG Foundation
• All expenses paid company events in sought after venues
• On‑site barber and beautician
• Smart pension scheme
• Life insurance and critical illness cover

About PHMG

Established in 1998, PHMG has grown from a renowned Manchester‑based business to the world's leading audio branding agency – working with 36,000 clients in 54 countries across the globe. This expansive client list includes household names of the calibre of Samsung, Audi and Adidas, as well as SMEs in every sector of the global market. We give each of them a stellar production that combines creative copy, world‑class voice artistry and an exclusive Brand‑Sound‑Track™ – strengthening their business identity in the most memorable, emotive way.