Strategic Finance Partner to Leadership

Ipsum; Haydock; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with…

24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum in Haydock/Warrington is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our finance leadership in supporting the Water Division. You will deliver management information and commercial insight to guide strategic decision-making and business performance.

You will lead the finance team, drive working capital initiatives, and maintain robust financial controls while collaborating with MDs and senior leaders across the group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or similar commercially focused finance role.
• Strong understanding of management reporting, financial analysis, and business performance drivers.
• Experience of project accounting; utilities sector experience beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment with strong relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the MD and senior leadership team to provide high-quality management information and commercial insight.
• Work closely with finance and commercial teams across the Group to ensure compliance with financial controls and processes.
• Lead working capital management, including cashflow forecasting, WIP reduction, billing improvements, and cash collection initiatives.
• Produce accurate financial reporting and maintain key tax control accounts.
• Review payroll processes prior to finance sign-off.
• Support divisional projects, including system implementations and business integration activities.
• Ensure robust financial controls, governance, and best-practice processes are maintained and continuously improved.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and support the annual audit process.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development support to junior team members while maintaining accurate financial documentation and records.

Skills

Finance partnering

Management reporting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Job description

Ipsum in Haydock/Warrington is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our finance leadership in supporting the Water Division. You will deliver management information and commercial insight to guide strategic decision-making and business performance.

You will lead the finance team, drive working capital initiatives, and maintain robust financial controls while collaborating with MDs and senior leaders across the group.