Senior Finance Business Partner

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner in the UK. This pivotal role involves full P&L ownership, reporting, and business partnering with operational leaders. Candidates must be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with experience in financial management. Knowledge of SAP and Power BI, along with strong interpersonal skills, is essential. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a discretionary bonus, and a company car.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company discretionary bonus

Company car

Qualifications

• Experience in financial controlling and management is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills are needed to build relationships.
• Proficient use of Excel is required, with SAP and Power BI knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership and financial control for business units.
• Lead financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and champion process improvements.

Skills

Financial controlling

Financial management

Interpersonal skills

Process improvements

Excel proficiency

SAP experience

Power BI

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, commercially astute Finance professional to join us as Senior Finance Business Partner. This is a high-profile role at the heart of our UK & Ireland operations, providing critical financial insight and business partnering to drive strategic performance across a multi-site operation.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, taking full ownership of financial management and reporting across the business. Working closely with the Head of Finance & Controlling, you will embed strong financial governance, develop robust forecasting, drive continuous improvement, and play a pivotal role in supporting key commercial and operational decisions.

What will the Senior Finance Business Partner role involve?

• Full P&L ownership and financial control for business units.
• Lead financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Business partnering with operational leaders to drive performance and strategic decisions.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, audit readiness, and balance sheet integrity.
• Champion process improvements and digital finance tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP).
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team.

Suitable Candidate for the Senior Finance Business Partner vacancy:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified.
• Financial controlling and financial management experience.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across the organisation.
• Proven track record of delivering process improvements projects and delivering savings.
• Worked with internal audit and supporting statutory audit requirements and needs.
• Proficient use of Excel. SAP experience and Power BI will be highly regarded.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Senior Finance Business Partner:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Company discretionary bonus.
• Company car.

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