Senior Finance Business Partner

Investigo; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their Leicester team. This key role involves partnering with senior leadership, providing strategic financial insights, and influencing key commercial initiatives. Candidates should be qualified accountants with a proven track record in commercial finance, ready to shape business outcomes.

Benefits

Hybrid working and flexibility

Competitive benefits package

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in a commercial finance role.
• Proven ability to work closely with senior stakeholders, including board-level executives.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the board providing financial insight.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Deliver clear financial reporting and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Commercial finance insight

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner

Salary: Up to £85,000 + Benefits

Location: Leicester

We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Finance Business Partner to join a commercially focused business, operating at the heart of strategic decision-making. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role that sits on the board and plays a critical role in shaping the commercial direction of the organisation.

About the Role

This is a senior, commercially driven finance role, ideally suited to candidates with a strong track record of partnering with senior leadership teams. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial insight, challenging assumptions, and supporting strategic initiatives that drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the board and senior leadership team, providing financial insight and commercial challenge.
• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for the business unit.
• Deliver clear, concise financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and improved profitability.
• Influence and support key commercial initiatives across the business.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrable experience in a commercial finance role, ideally within a complex or fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work closely with senior stakeholders, including board-level executives.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insight.
• Confident communicator, capable of influencing at all levels.

What's on Offer

• A salary of up to £85,000, plus a competitive benefits package.
• Hybrid working and flexibility to support work-life balance.
• A highly visible role with real influence and the opportunity to shape business outcomes.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values innovation and commercial acumen.

If you're a commercially minded finance professional ready to step into a strategic leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.