Strategic Finance Partner for Growth & Performance

Michael Page; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension contributions circa 12%

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Finance Business Partner near Cardiff. You will support senior budget holders with financial insight, challenge and support to drive performance and informed decision-making.

The role is a high-visibility, hybrid position with an 18-month fixed-term contract, offering a £60,000 salary and a range of employee benefits. You’ll partner with senior leaders and operational stakeholders to deliver accuracy in management information, budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience in financial analysis and business partnering.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and reporting tools.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management accounts, financial reports and insightful performance commentary.
• Leading annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow impacts).
• Building strong relationships with budget holders and senior operational stakeholders.
• Conducting regular financial review meetings and acting as the first point of contact for finance support.
• Supporting and challenging stakeholders through the preparation of business cases and investment decisions.
• Presenting financial performance, risks, opportunities and forecast variances to senior management teams.
• Identifying and delivering cost-saving opportunities, efficiencies and process improvements.
• Preparing reconciliations and reviewing financial commitments across assigned areas.
• Supporting year-end audit requirements and responding to auditor queries.
• Delivering ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Accounting principles

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Financial modelling tools

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting for a Finance Business Partner near Cardiff. You will support senior budget holders with financial insight, challenge and support to drive performance and informed decision-making.

The role is a high-visibility, hybrid position with an 18-month fixed-term contract, offering a £60,000 salary and a range of employee benefits. You’ll partner with senior leaders and operational stakeholders to deliver accuracy in management information, budgeting and forecasting.