Job Description
Finance Business Partner | £45,500 - £51,000 | Derby | Commercially Strategic, Stakeholder-Facing Role
Are you ready to step into a role where your financial expertise will directly influence key business decisions? Are you a commercially-minded accountant looking for more visibility, variety, and value-add work?
This is your opportunity to join a major organisation at their Derby HQ, working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment where your insights will shape strategic direction. As Finance Business Partner, you'll be at the heart of decision-making - partnering with senior leaders, leading budgeting cycles, and becoming the trusted voice on all things finance across your area of the business.
What's the Role?
This is far more than a reporting role. You'll act as the go-to finance expert, playing a key part in operational and strategic performance. Key responsibilities include:
* Business Partnering - Be the primary financial contact for a directorate, offering hands-on support, guidance, and analysis to budget holders and senior stakeholders.
* Budgeting & Forecasting - Lead the preparation and consolidation of detailed budgets and forecasts (P&L and Capex), including insightful variance analysis and narrative reporting.
* Month-End Ownership - Oversee period-end close, ensuring accuracy of transactions, reconciliations, and producing directorate-level commentary.
* Performance Reporting - Deliver meaningful management reports and host regular review sessions with budget owners to drive accountability and action.
* Business Case Support - Lead financial modelling and evaluation of business cases, from initiation through to post-investment review.
* Audit & Year-End - Play a key role in half- and full-year activities, working closely with internal and external auditors.
* Collaboration & Control - Liaise with the Shared Service Centre to resolve queries, improve processes and ensure a strong financial control environment.
What Are We Looking For?
* You'll be CIMA / ACA / ACCA qualified (or nearly qualified!), with experience working in a fast-paced and complex business.
* Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and management accounting with high attention to detail.
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence, challenge and build relationships at all levels.
* A proactive mindset - someone who thrives on taking ownership, solving problems, and driving improvements.
* Excellent Excel skills and a strong understanding of financial systems and modelling.
What's in it for You?
* £45,500 - £51,000 base salary
* Generous benefits package
* Exposure to senior stakeholders and meaningful projects
* Real opportunity to influence business decisions and outcomes
* Join a reputable, stable business with an inclusive, team-driven culture
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