Senior Finance Business Partner - WasteDrive performance. Influence decisions. Shape commercial success.
We're looking for a commercially focused Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Waste Finance team, reporting directly to the Head of Commercial Finance. This is a high-impact role where you'll partner with senior operational leaders, challenge performance, and help maximise revenue and profitability across a portfolio of key contracts.
You’ll also lead and develop a Junior FBP, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role while staying close to the commercial action.
Commercial leadership & business partnering
* Act as the key finance contact for Operational Key Account Managers and Directors
* Build strong relationships to understand performance, risks, and opportunities
* Challenge and support Operations to drive revenue growth and margin improvement
* Provide scenario modelling and insightful analysis to support decision making and bids
* Lead the financial input into budgets, forecasts, and strategic planning
Financial reporting & control
* Own the accurate and timely delivery of P&L and working capital reporting
* Ensure revenue is recognised in line with Group policy
* Take responsibility for purchase accruals accuracy across your portfolio
* Produce monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis
* Present results to senior stakeholders including HoCF and Operations Directors
Contract & performance management
* Support and attend contract performance reviews
* Work closely with Billing to ensure timely and accurate invoicing
* Oversee accrued income and aged items, driving transparency and resolution
* Partner with Credit Control to maximise cash collection
* Ensure system orders for sales and costs are accurate and well managed
Leadership & wider contribution
* Lead, support and develop your direct report (Junior FBP)
* Support the Head of Commercial Finance with ad hoc analysis and reporting
* Play a key role in driving initiatives to reduce working capital and improve performance
What we’re looking for
* Fully qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA with commercial experience
* Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence at senior level
* Advanced Excel capability
* Proven ability to translate complex financials into clear, actionable insight
* Experience working in a fast-paced, changing environment
* A proactive, energetic approach with a drive to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines
* Strong integrity and commitment to robust governance and controls
* Previous experience in a commercial or operational environment (highly desirable)
* Leadership capability with the ability to motivate and develop others
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a visible, commercially critical role where you'll directly influence business performance, work closely with senior stakeholders, and have real scope to progress your career.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment with the flexibility to travel across the UK as required.
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