Simpson Judge is partnering with an organisation based in Stockport in the search for a Finance Business Partner. This is a pivotal role supporting the Head of Finance across key areas such as management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting, while also leading a small finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to make a real impact within a business. ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified candidates are preferred, though strong part-qualified individuals will also be considered. Location: Stockport (Hybrid) Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 (depending on experience) Key Responsibilities: * Take ownership of the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with budget holders to analyse financial performance and identify variances * Continuously review and improve financial processes and procedures to enhance efficiency * Collaborate with Operations and Business Development to ensure pricing reflects operational changes * Lead finance input into the finance systems transformation project * Deliver detailed monthly reporting and KPI analysis to support business decision making * Assist the Head of Finance with the year-end audit and preparation of statutory accounts * Develop insightful management information for the Senior Leadership Team Requirements: * ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified; strong part-qualified or QBE candidates will also be considered * Proven experience in a Management Accountant or Financial Analyst role * Excellent financial and data analysis skills, ideally with exposure to data analysis tools * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders