Finance Business Partner Location: Manchester, Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote each week) Salary: £50,000–£58,000 Benefits My client is seeking a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to play a key role in driving financial performance, improving forecasting accuracy, and supporting senior leaders in delivering business plan targets. This role suits a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) who enjoys working closely with operations, influencing decisions, and providing meaningful financial insight. Key Responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner: Partner with operational leaders to design and deliver plans that outperform budget and business targets. Challenge and validate departmental budgets, forecasts, and business cases. Deliver accurate monthly reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Identify risks and opportunities, recommending actions to improve performance. Drive financial and operational efficiencies across the business. Provide data-driven insight to support investment and strategic decision-making. Support and develop a high-performing finance team that adds real commercial value. What You’ll Bring: Strong experience in management accounting, forecasting, and financial modelling. Experience in team management Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders. Proven ability to interpret complex data and present clear commercial insight. Experience of business partnering in a fast-paced environment. Confidence working across large data sets while maintaining a strategic view. Resilience and a proactive, results-driven mindset. Package Includes: Annual loyalty bonus (from year 2, increasing each year) £450 monthly car allowance Private healthcare (BUPA single cover) Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer) Life assurance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Employee Assistance Programme 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