Senior Finance Business Partner

Wade Macdonald; Normanton on Trent; Presencial; GBP 75.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development

Collaborative team

On-site parking

Descripción de la vacante

Wade Macdonald is recruiting a Senior Finance Business Partner for a transport-sector client based in Reading, with 4 days in the office. You will lead the regional finance function, partner with senior operational leaders, and deliver insightful financial reporting to drive performance.

The role demands strong management accounting and business partnering experience, with progression opportunities and a competitive salary in the £75,000–£80,000 range.

Formación

• Qualified finance professional with strong management accounting experience.
• Experience in business partnering with senior stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a regional finance team.
• Provide commercial insight and challenge to senior operational leaders.
• Produce monthly management accounts, KPI reporting and financial commentary.
• Oversee month-end processes and timely reconciliations.

Conocimientos

Management accounting

Business partnering

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Senior Finance Business Partner

Location: Reading/South East (4 days in office)

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established organisation within the Transport sector, operating a portfolio of successful businesses across the UK. They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and are committed to maintaining the highest standards across their operations. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to play a key role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making across the London and South East region. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide meaningful financial insight, lead a regional finance function, and ensure accurate reporting to help drive business performance.

Duties will include:

• Leading and developing a regional finance team, providing coaching and ongoing support.


• Acting as a trusted finance partner to senior operational leaders, delivering commercial insight and constructive challenge.


• Producing monthly management accounts, KPI reporting and financial commentary for senior leadership.


• Overseeing month-end processes, ensuring timely completion of reconciliations and accurate financial reporting.


• Managing budgeting and forecasting activities, providing clear analysis of financial performance and variances.


• Supporting commercial tenders with detailed financial modelling and costing information.


• Preparing investment appraisals, including financial modelling and payback analysis for business initiatives.


• Identifying trends, risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to improve business performance.


• Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.


• Driving process improvements and reporting efficiencies through automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You will be a qualified finance professional with strong management accounting and business partnering experience, ideally gained within a multi-site or operational environment. You will possess excellent analytical skills, commercial awareness and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders, alongside proven experience of leading and developing finance teams in a fast-paced business.

What You Will Receive in Return

In return, you'll join a successful and growing organisation where your expertise will directly influence commercial performance and strategic decision-making. Alongside a competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000, you'll benefit from a supportive leadership team, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a genuine impact within a collaborative and ambitious business.