Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Location: Northants

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Salary: £65-80k DOE

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our team. This is a high-impact role where you will work closely with operational and strategic leaders to drive performance, support decision-making, and ensure strong financial governance across the organisation.

As a key liaison between Finance and the wider business, you will translate financial insights into action, influence strategic direction, and contribute to long-term planning and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with operational and department leaders to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support robust decision-making.
• Prepare, analyse, and present monthly management accounts, forecasts, and performance reports.
• Lead the budgeting and reforecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with organisational priorities.
• Monitor financial performance, highlighting risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements.
• Support strategic projects, business cases, and investment appraisals with clear financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Ensure strong financial controls and adherence to compliance and governance standards.
• Build strong working relationships across the business, acting as a trusted advisor.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines technical finance expertise with strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills. You'll thrive in a role where you can influence, collaborate, and make a genuine impact.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Experience in a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance, or similar analytical role.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into meaningful insight for non-finance stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience contributing to organisational growth or transformation projects.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.