Job Description
Senior Finance Business Partner - Herefordshire - Hybrid - Progression and development
Hays Senior Finance are partnering exclusively with a global engineering business based in Herefordshire, supporting them with the recruitment of a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their ambitious and driven team..Role PurposeThe Senior Finance Business Partner will play a key leadership role within the Finance function, providing high-quality commercial insight, strengthening financial control, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This role combines hands-on financial oversight with strong people management and business partnering.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Partnering & Commercial Insight
* Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across all functions.
* Provide timely, accurate and insightful financial information to support effective decision-making.
* Evolve and enhance the FP&A support provided to the business, with a strong focus on commercial performance.
* Constructively challenge stakeholders to drive improved margins, efficiencies, and value creation.
* Identify and communicate balance sheet risks and opportunities.
Leadership & Team Management
* Line manage two direct reports: Finance Business Partner and Management Accountant.
* Build a positive team culture with clear accountability and high performance standards.
* Ensure finance processes are effective, efficient, and consistently applied.
* Develop and implement Learning & Development plans for team members.
* Support succession planning within the Finance team.
Financial Control & Systems
* Act as Super User for the new consolidation system, Tagetik.
* Support the Financial Controller in strengthening financial processes, controls, and efficiencies across the Finance function.
* Perform review checks and approvals of vendor payment runs.
* Review and approve employee payrolls.
* Act as key point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring information is clear, accurate, and well-presented.
What We Are Looking ForQualifications & Experience
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
* Experience in a Finance Manager / senior finance role, ideally withinan engineering or a similar environment.
* Proven experience managing or supervising a team.
* Strong track record of ongoing professional development.
* Experience using SAP or other large-scale accounting systems.
Skills & Competencies
* Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
* High-quality stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability.
* Advanced literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, including MS Excel and Word.
What We Can Offer
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Competitive salary
* Profit-related bonus
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Buy & sell annual leave scheme
* Service recognition rewards
* Supported professional development
* Discounted gym membership
* Free on-site parking
What you need to do now
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