Finance Business Partner

Kenneth Brian are seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join a growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, influencing decision-making, and driving business performance.

As a key member of the finance function, you will act as a trusted adviser to stakeholders across the business, providing financial insight and support to help achieve strategic objectives. This role offers a blend of commercial finance, business partnering, forecasting, and hands-on financial management.

• Partner with operational managers and department heads, providing financial guidance and support to drive business performance.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with stakeholders to develop robust and achievable financial plans.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate business initiatives and support future planning.
• Monitor profitability and expenditure, recommending actions to improve margins, efficiency, and overall financial performance.
• Support cash flow management through credit control activities and oversight of supplier payment processes.
• Assist with finance administration, including processing financial transactions and responding to supplier and customer queries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function and support ad hoc projects as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, or similar commercial finance role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information and present clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
• A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge and influence decision-making.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Part-qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) desirable.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on business performance and growth.