KennedyPearce Consulting

Role: Finance Business Partner Location: London (Hybrid) Duraction: 6 month day rate contract Rate: up to £475pd We're partnering with a complex, fast-moving organisation operating at scale to appoint a Senior Operational Finance Business Partner . This is a highly visible role, working directly with senior operational and transformation leaders, providing insight, challenge and commercial support to inform decision-making and drive performance. This opportunity will suit someone who enjoys operating close to the business, translating data into insight, and influencing outcomes in an environment where operational efficiency and delivery really matter. The Role As an Operational Finance Business Partner, you will support senior operational leaders with high-quality analysis, forecasting and commercial insight. You'll act as a trusted advisor, providing challenge and clarity around cost, productivity, and investment decisions. Key responsibilities include: Delivering insightful management and performance reporting to senior stakeholders Owning budgets, forecasts and medium-term plans for a significant cost base and capital spend Analysing operational performance, identifying key drivers, risks and opportunities Providing robust challenge to cost performance and supporting corrective action Building and reviewing business cases to support investment, change and commercial decisions Supporting the production of board-level and senior leadership reporting Acting as a change agent, driving continuous improvement in processes and ways of working What We're Looking For Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA), or equivalent experience Strong background in financial planning, analysis and business partnering Experience supporting operational or labour-intensive environments High level of commercial acumen with the ability to see the bigger picture Confident communicator, able to influence and challenge at all levels Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability Comfortable presenting complex information clearly to non-finance stakeholders Why Apply? High-impact role with regular exposure to senior operational leadership Opportunity to shape decision-making in a large, operationally complex organisation Genuine business-partnering remit rather than purely reporting focused Environment that values insight, challenge and continuous improvement If you're a commercially minded finance professional looking to step into a role with real operational influence, we'd welcome a conversation.

KenndyPearce are hiring a qualified and commercially minded Commercial Finance Analyst to join a multi site hospitality company on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). This is a high-impact role at the centre of business performance, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making. Hybrid working and excellent perks on offer. What You'll Be Doing You'll play a key role in driving performance delivering high-quality analysis, insight, and financial planning. Your responsibilities will include: Providing clear, data-driven financial insight to support commercial decisions Partnering with stakeholders across the business to influence performance and outcomes Supporting investment decisions through detailed analysis and robust business cases Analysing revenue and margins and identifying trends and key drivers Collaborating with the wider Finance team to ensure accurate month-end reporting and alignment with statutory results Building and maintaining financial models to support strategic initiatives Producing monthly reporting packs with insightful commentary on performance vs budget, forecast, and prior year Supporting pricing strategies, promotions, and broader commercial initiatives Driving continuous improvements in reporting, processes, and data quality What We're Looking For Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) At least 3 years' experience in FP&A or commercial finance Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis Advanced Excel skills and confident financial modelling ability Proven experience handling and interpreting large datasets Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders Strong commercial awareness and a proactive, business-partnering mindset

KennedyPearce are hiring a Tax Manager on an FTC maternity cover for 12-13 months. This role reports to EMEA Director of Tax and the key focus: is UK & EMEA direct tax compliance, US reporting, and process improvement. We are looking to have someone start by June 2026. The role: UK Corporation Tax (In-house) Prepare UK CT returns using Alphatax / ONESOURCE Manage tax calendar, QIPs , and payments Handle HMRC queries/audits Support UK group relief processes EMEA Tax Compliance Coordinate multi-country compliance Manage external advisers and local finance teams Oversee tax audits across EMEA US Tax Reporting Lead quarter-end and year-end reporting for EMEA entities Handle reconciliations, forecasts, and US team queries Manage cash tax forecasting Process Improvement & Automation (Key Focus) Review and redesign tax processes Implement automation tools ( Alteryx, Power Query, Excel, GenAI ) Strengthen controls, documentation, and tracking Transfer Pricing Support TP documentation (local files) Coordinate annual updates with US/advisers Assist with intercompany agreements 6Advisory & Additional Areas Withholding tax support (treaties, certificates) Treasury support (dividends, repatriation) Legal entity simplification projects Monitor and support Pillar Two / OECD GloBE compliance Candidate Profile Essential: Strong UK corporate tax compliance experience (in-house) Experience with Alphatax / ONESOURCE (or similar) Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines Strong Excel and analytical skills Experience in process improvement/automation Qualifications: ACA / ACCA / CTA (part or fully qualified)

KennedyPearce are hiring a Group Finance Director based in South West London. This role will require a Spanish speaker and around 12 weeks travel to South America per year. This is a high-impact leadership role with a global family office overseeing a portfolio of operating businesses, you will lead financial oversight, control, and strategy across a diverse portfolio of primarily manufacturing businesses.Based in London, this role offers significant exposure to international operations, capital allocation, and cross-border structuring within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. The Role You will take full ownership of group finance, driving consistency, visibility, and control across multiple jurisdictions while acting as a strategic partner to the principals. Key areas of responsibility include: Group Reporting & Control: Lead consolidated reporting, implement robust KPIs, and ensure accuracy across all entities Cash Flow & Capital Allocation: Oversee liquidity, forecasting, and deployment of capital across the portfolio Governance & Risk: Build and strengthen internal controls, audit processes, and risk management frameworks Tax & Structuring: Support efficient cross-border structuring, working closely with external advisors Systems & Process Improvement: Optimise ERP systems (including SAP) and standardise reporting processes Team Leadership: Manage and develop international finance teams across Paraguay and South Africa Family Office Reporting: Oversee financial reporting at the broader group and investment level Candidate Profile 10-15+ years' experience in senior finance roles (FD, CFO, or Group Finance) Strong technical grounding with proven experience in multi-entity, international environments Background in manufacturing, industrials, or natural resources preferred Experience in emerging markets (Latin America and/or Africa) highly advantageous Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)