Senior Finance Business Partner

SF Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization in the services sector is seeking a Finance Business Partner in Nottingham on a hybrid basis. This role involves providing strategic financial support, leading forecasting processes, and delivering performance analysis. Suitable candidates will be qualified accountants with 2-3 years of experience in commercial finance. The salary range is £50,000 - £55,000 per annum with a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills required.
• Excellent communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Partner with divisional leaders to provide financial support.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Deliver monthly performance analysis and reporting.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Excel

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Finance Business Partner
Nottingham - Hybrid Working
£50,000 - £55,000
12 Month FTC

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic and growing organisation within the services sector. This is a key role, acting as the link between Finance and Operations, where you will provide insightful analysis, challenge business performance, and support long-term strategic growth. You will oversee a specialist division made up of multiple business units, ensuring financial performance is accurately reported, risks and opportunities are identified, and commercial decisions are supported with robust financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with divisional leaders to provide strategic financial support and influence decision-making.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Deliver monthly performance analysis and management reporting, highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Build financial models, business cases, and deal sheets to support investments and commercial projects.
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics, ensuring financial goals are met.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate accounting for balance sheet items such as rebates and accruals.
• Contribute to contract discussions, reconciliations, and growth initiatives with clients.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies across finance and reporting.
• Mentor junior team members and support wider finance projects as needed.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 2-3 years' experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with proven stakeholder management experience.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex, and cross-functional environment.
• Commercially focused, with strong strategic thinking.
• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.

If you're interested in this position, available at short notice & would like to be considered - please apply with your most up to date CV