Job Description
* Interim Finance Business Partner
* Northamptonshire
* Partnering with IT department
Interim Finance Business Partner – ITNorthamptonshire | 3-Month Contract | Immediate Start PreferredAre you a commercially astute Finance Business Partner with a sharp eye for cost control and performance optimisation? We’re partnering with a high-profile, fast-paced manufacturing business in Northamptonshire that operates at the cutting edge of innovation and precision engineering. They’re seeking an experienced Interim Finance Business Partner – IT/Technology to join the team for an initial 3-month assignment during a critical delivery period. This is a role for someone who thrives in high-performance environments, can challenge senior stakeholders, and brings rigour to cost management without slowing momentum.You’ll act as the finance lead supporting the IT function, ensuring robust financial control, insightful analysis, and strategic decision support in a heavily cost-focused environment.Key Responsibilities
* Partner with IT leadership to provide clear financial insight and challenge
* Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
* Drive cost control, tracking, and optimisation initiatives
* Evaluate and challenge business cases for technology investments
* Improve financial visibility across projects and operational spend
* Support month-end processes, accruals, and reporting accuracy
* Deliver meaningful KPI reporting and performance dashboards
* Identify risks and opportunities, ensuring proactive financial management
Ideally, you will be:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
* Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner role within a complex, fast-moving environment
* Strong background in cost control and operational finance
* Confident influencing senior non-finance stakeholders
* Able to quickly embed, build credibility, and deliver impact
* Manufacturing or engineering exposure advantageous
* IT cost base experience highly desirable
Why This Role:
* Work within a recognised, high-performance manufacturing environment
* Exposure to senior decision-makers
* Immediate impact role with autonomy and visibility
* Competitive day rate
If you’re an experienced Finance Business Partner available at short notice and ready to add value in a dynamic, performance-driven setting - I’d love to hear from you.