Finance Business Partner Newton-le-Willows (Hybrid) Up to £55,000 benefits Dot Partners are working with a rapidly growing £300m group that has expanded significantly through acquisition in recent years. As the business continues to scale, the finance function is evolving too – and they are now looking to bring in a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to help raise standards, improve visibility of performance, and strengthen financial discipline across the group. This role sits within a large finance team of around 45 people and reports directly to a senior finance leader who was brought in to help modernise the function. It’s an opportunity to join at a point where the business knows where it wants to get to – better processes, stronger controls and more automation – but needs the right people to help get it there. For someone who enjoys partnering with operational teams, improving reporting, and influencing decision-making, this role offers genuine scope to make an impact. The Role You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders across the business, helping them understand performance and make better decisions. Alongside business partnering responsibilities, this role will also play a key part in the production and improvement of management accounts, helping bring consistency and stronger standards across the finance team. Key responsibilities will include: Partnering with operational teams and budget holders to provide clear financial insight Producing monthly management accounts and reporting packs with meaningful commentary Delivering variance analysis and highlighting performance drivers Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles across the group Identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improved cost control Working with the wider finance team to strengthen processes and financial discipline Supporting improvements in reporting, systems and automation over time Helping improve oversight of working capital and cashflow, including invoice financing The Opportunity This role would suit someone who enjoys getting stuck in and improving how things work. The finance function has grown quickly alongside the wider business, so there is plenty of scope to: Improve reporting and controls Help standardise processes across acquired businesses Influence how finance partners with operations Raise the overall standard of financial information and decision support It’s the type of role where someone with the right mindset can genuinely shape how finance operates within the business. About You You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience working in a commercially focused finance role. You’ll likely bring: Experience in Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance Strong management accounting and reporting capability Confidence working with operational stakeholders and explaining numbers clearly Strong analytical skills and attention to detail The ability to challenge constructively and improve existing processes Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems Experience working in growing or acquisitive businesses or within invoice discounting environments would be advantageous, but not essential. Working Pattern Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (flexible) Hybrid working available (typically 2 days from home once established) Initial period will involve being more visible on-site to build relationships Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a large, fast-growing business at a point where finance is evolving. The successful candidate will have the chance to work closely with senior leadership, influence how finance partners with the business, and help shape the next phase of the finance function’s development. If this sounds like the type of role where you could add real value, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via Dot Partners or contact us directly for a confidential conversation.