Finance Business Partner

Purpose of the Role:

The Finance Business Partner will act as a key liaison between the finance function and operational teams, providing strategic financial insights, analysis and support to drive business performance. The role combines financial expertise with a deep understanding of the organisation’s objectives to influence decision making and deliver value-added financial planning and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans for assigned business areas
• Analyse financial performance and variances against budget and forecast, providing actionable insights and recommendations
• Develop financial models to support decision making and business case preparation

Business Partnering

• Build strong relationships with operational managers, acting as their trusted advisor on financial matters
• Collaborate with business units to identify opportunities for cost optimisation and revenue enhancement
• Support strategic projects, providing financial input and monitoring performance metrics

Reporting and Insights

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, highlighting key trends and areas of concern
• Present complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
• Contribute to the development of KPIs and dashboards for better performance tracking

Risk Management and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies
• Support risk assessment and mitigation strategies within the assigned business areas
• Assist in external and internal audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations
• Lead initiatives to improve financial literacy across the organisation
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to provide innovative solutions

Candidate Requirements:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering roles
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel

On Offer:

• Salary up to £53,500
• Access to Strathclyde pension fund (19 employer contribution)
• 36.5 days holiday per year
• 35 hour working week
• Early finish on a Friday at 2.30pm
• Hybrid working: 4 days per week in the office

For more information, contact Jonathan Donnelly at Rutherford Cross.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.