Role: Finance Business Partner
Location: Coventry (office-based at least 3 days per week)
Pay Rate: £450–£500 per day (inside IR35)
Duration: 4 months initially
My client is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Finance Business Partner to support the organisation through a critical period of financial activity. This is a hands-on role requiring someone confident in business partnering, financial reporting, and providing actionable insight to drive performance and informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner:
Act as a trusted partner to operational teams, providing financial insight, challenge, and support for strategic and tactical decisions.
Translate complex financial data into clear, meaningful analysis for non-finance stakeholders.
Lead and support month-end close, ensuring accurate reporting, variance analysis, and commentary against budget and forecast.
Prepare and review journals, accruals, and prepayments; maintain audit-ready documentation.
Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, resolving reconciling items promptly.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling to guide planning decisions.
Collaborate with business leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and cost efficiencies.
Contribute to business cases, investment appraisals, and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
Strong background in management accounting, financial reporting, and business partnering.
Proven ability to deliver insight and drive performance using large data sets.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence presenting to senior teams.
Commercially focused, with experience in utilities, infrastructure, or asset-intensive industries preferred.
Advanced Excel and strong financial systems knowledge.
Personal Attributes
Proactive and analytical, with a clear focus on value creation.
Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Collaborative, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
This is an excellent interim opportunity for a confident and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced, operational environment.
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will then begin