Finance Business Partner - 12 Month FTC (Potential to Go Permanent)
Locations: London, Coleshill, or Newcastle
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + £5,200 car allowance
We're seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a high-performing finance team on a 12-month contract, with the possibility of a permanent role. You'll work closely with senior management to provide financial insight, drive commercial decisions, and help shape the strategic direction of a key business area.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Take ownership of financial planning cycles, producing robust budgets, forecasts, and monthly performance reports.
2. Partner with senior leaders to interpret financial results, identify opportunities, and challenge assumptions to improve outcomes.
3. Contribute to commercial decision-making by reviewing and validating new business proposals and contract terms.
4. Streamline and enhance financial processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards.
5. Lead and develop a Junior Finance Business Partner, ensuring high-quality outputs and professional growth.
6. Monitor key financial metrics, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions where needed.
7. Maintain strong working relationships across operational and corporate functions to ensure alignment on goals and priorities.
Skills & Experience:
8. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with solid post-qualification experience.
9. Demonstrated success in a finance partnering role within a complex or multi-site organisation.
10. Commercially astute, with the ability to analyse data, spot trends, and translate findings into actionable plans.
11. Strong leadership and coaching skills, with experience managing or mentoring finance staff.
12. Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI) is an advantage.
What's on Offer:
13. Opportunity to work in a strategic, commercially focused role with senior stakeholder exposure.
14. 12-month FTC with a strong chance of moving to a permanent role.
15. Choice of base location: London, Coleshill, or Newcastle.
16. Hybrid working - 2 days in the office per week, plus occasional travel to sites.
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.