2,567 Finance Business Partner jobs in the United Kingdom

FP&A Manager reporting into the UK Head of Performance

Based North West/ Hybrid

If you are an ambitious and talented FP & A Manager looking for a strong leadership role then please consider this new role. The business is a well-established UK Consumer Manufacturing business with sales well in excess of 200m and is part of an extensive international group with a huge focus upon the UK business.

The role will suit someone who is numerically very strong but who is also commercially very competent and can contribute at senior level bringing to life the journey the business is on.

Focus Areas

• Planning & control, operational performance, investment oversight

Previous Experience

• 7-10 years in financial planning, control, or business finance
• Industrial or manufacturing experience essential
• Audit and/or consultancy experience is a plus

Profile of the candidate

• Highly organized and with strong attention to detail
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities efficiently
• Able to challenge assumptions and support business decisions

Technical Knowledge

• Strong financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting expertise
• Understanding of industrial cost structures and monitoring
• Knowledge of industrial drivers and KPIs (OEE, availability, etc.)

Core Responsibilities

• Drive insights from operations data to inform strategic decisions
• Identify root causes of variances, and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate internal reporting cycles and processes
• Lead periodical budgeting and forecasting workstreams
• Build forward-looking financial models and scenario analyses
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements in reporting

Business Partnering

• Advise operations, supply chain, and sales teams on costs/performance
• Facilitate performance reviews and financial alignment
• Support strategic and operational planning and transversal projects

Leadership & Communication

• Present performance and outlook to leadership clearly and impactfully
• Ensure alignment between local and corporate requirements

Systems & Tools

• Proficient in ERP (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and FP&A tools
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Skilled in dashboards (e.g. NetSuite, Power BI)

Education

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• ACA, CIMA, and/or ACCA qualification is a plus
• Does not require sponsorship now or in the future

Rewards

• Salary up to 75,000, Bonus, Car Allowance, Pension & Healthcare
• Based North West Head office, Hybrid.

The Finance Business Partner role offers an exciting opportunity to provide strategic financial guidance within the manufacturing industry.

Client Details

My client are a well-established PE backed organisation, operating on a global scale. Being one of the industries leading organisations, they are known for their innovative approach and focus on delivering high-quality solutions to their clients.

Description

As the Finance Business Partner, your role responsibilities will include:

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decision-making.
• Collaborate with department heads to prepare budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Support strategic planning by delivering actionable financial recommendations.
• Ensure accurate reporting and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Present financial data to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives across the business.
• Act as a trusted advisor on financial matters within the organisation.

Profile

A successful Finance Business Partner should have:

• Relevant qualifications in accounting or finance (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Experience in financial analysis, FP&A and business partnering within a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of 65,000 - 75,000 and annual bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangement with the office in Hailsham.
• Opportunities to work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Exposure to strategic decision-making within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Finance Business Partner, we encourage you to apply today!

Morgan McKinley are proud to be working with a well-established, distribution business based in Banbury.
We are seeking a Finance Business Partner with a forward-thinking, inquisitive mindset and a passion for driving business performance. This is an office-based role where you will play a pivotal part in shaping financial insight, partnering with stakeholders, and influencing strategic decisions.

Job Title: Finance Buisness Partner
Salary: Up to 55,000 + benefits & bonus opportunities
Contract: Permanent, full-time (Mon-Thurs 08:30-17:00, Fri 08:30-15:30)
Location: Banbury (office-based)

The Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead AP & AR teams, manage cash flow and FX exposure, oversee compliance, and deliver high-quality commercial insight. This role goes beyond traditional reporting - you'll analyse data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to help the business grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial insight through budgeting, forecasting, business partnering, data analysis, trend analysis, and integrating financial information into strategic decisions.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the AP & AR teams, ensuring high performance and accuracy.

• Prepare and present P&L forecasts, long- and short-term cash flow models, and commercial analysis to senior stakeholders.

• Own FX exposure management and implement effective hedging or mitigation strategies.

• Oversee duty deferment, bonded warehouse compliance, and bank reconciliations.

• Manage rebate reconciliations and approvals in line with commercial policy.

• Identify and implement process improvements across operational finance functions.

About You

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.

• A commercially minded, inquisitive problem-solver with strong analytical skills.

• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, data analysis, and business partnering.

• Strong Excel skills, including financial modelling and trend analysis.

• Skilled at translating financial data into actionable business insight.

• Excellent leadership, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• 23-25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Holiday buying scheme

• Life insurance & health cash plan

• Cycle scheme & employee perks portal

• Annual bonus opportunities

• Free on-site parking & modern facilities

• Career progression and training opportunities

If you're looking for a role where you can combine your finance expertise with commercial influence and strategic impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Role: Finance Business Partner

Location: East Midlands

Salary: 40k to 55k

Sector: Local Government

Sellick Partnership are seeking a Finance Business Partner for a Local Authority based in the East Midlands.

Purpose of the Finance Business Partner opportunity:

• To support the delivery of an integrated, robust financial planning process.
• To support the provision of high-quality, accurate, relevant and timely monitoring and forecasting information.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to stakeholders.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner will include:

• To provide strategic financial and commercial advice, support and information.
• To deliver high-quality, efficient financial, accounting and budgeting services to support the council.
• To support with and lead on the delivery of the medium term financial planning.
• Provide strategic analysis and financial advice to stakeholders across the council.
• Produce and present monthly management accounts, identifying key trends and making recommendations.
• Lead budget setting and support completion of the annual statement of accounts.
• Provide clear, accurate financial information for council committees.

Required experience of the Finance Business Partner:

• A fully qualified finance professional (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Local Authority or wider Public Sector finance environment.
• Strong knowledge/understanding of public sector finance (including frameworks/budgeting/reporting).
• A background in Financial Management/Management Accounts.
• Demonstrated success in business partnering - building strong relationships and driving strategic decision-making.

Please apply if you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity. For additional information, please contact Adam Rouse at Sellick Partnership.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Finance Business Partner
Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in office)

Are you a qualified finance professional with a strong background in financial planning and analysis? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment where you can make a tangible impact? We're looking for a Finance Business Partner to join a high-performing finance team supporting a large-scale Capital Programme.

In this role, you'll work closely with project teams, finance colleagues, and senior stakeholders to provide accurate, timely, and insightful financial information. You'll help shape strategic plans, improve controls, and contribute to key regulatory and business performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with operational and capital delivery teams to prepare financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and regulatory reports.
• Ensure strong financial controls are in place, including accurate cost allocations and fixed asset processing.
• Oversee monthly processes such as job completion, work breakdown structures, and budget allowance tracking.
• Produce regulatory submissions, including Price Review (PR) and Annual Performance Reports (APR).
• Manage financial systems and documentation to meet internal and external reporting requirements.
• Deliver timely and accurate management accounts, including variance analysis and reporting to senior finance leadership.
• Review and challenge business budgets and committed expenditure.
• Support month-end routines including accruals, job creation, and reallocation of costs.
• Assist with external audits, particularly in relation to capitalised costs and fixed asset integrity.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and continuous improvement support to the finance team and wider business.

About You:

• ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience in a similar role.
• Audit background
• Proven commercial acumen and ability to align financial strategy with business objectives.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with large data sets.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, self-motivated, and solutions-focused.

What's in it for You:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), with the option to purchase additional leave
• Enhanced pension contributions (up to 11%)
• Support for further professional development and qualifications
• Family-friendly policies and employee wellbeing support
• Discounts on retail, fitness, travel, and more
• Cycle to work and car leasing schemes
• Health cashback plan and access to virtual GP services

Join a supportive and progressive finance team where your skills will make a real impact on the success of a major infrastructure programme.

Senior Finance Business Partner
South Birmingham
Up to 72,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

We're looking for a sharp, commercially minded and highly numerate Senior Finance Business Partner. This is a high-impact role working directly with senior leadership to influence decision-making, drive commercial performance, and deliver financial insights that make a tangible difference in a highly competitive market.

Hybrid (at least three days per week on-site) with occasional travel to other locations

As the Senior Finance Business Partner, YOU will partner with stakeholders in providing detailed analysis, customer reporting, and guidance on the financial implications of business decisions. You'll be central to shaping budgets, forecasts, supplier performance tracking, stock management, and margin delivery, while ensuring consistency and control across multiple trading entities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and managing annual budgets, delivering accurate forecasts, and identifying risks/opportunities before they arise.

• Creating insightful reports and trade analysis to maximise business performance.

• Advising on ROI and supporting investment decisions with measurable outcomes.

• Working capital management - controlling debtors, creditors and stock levels in line with commercial targets.

• Driving efficiency, consistency and commercial insight across the group.

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with post-qualification experience.

• Strong analytical skills, confident with large data sets, and proficient in tools such as Power BI and Excel.

• Experience in sales-driven, price-sensitive markets (wholesale, retail, FMCG or similar) is a plus.

• Commercially results-focused, with the ability to challenge, influence, and work effectively at Director/Board level.

• Resilient, curious, energetic and able to thrive in a fast-moving, competitive environment.

• Salary: Up to 72,000

• Car Allowance

• Bonus: (subject to annual objectives)

• Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays

This is an opportunity to join a market leader with big ambitions and a collaborative culture. If you want to work at the sharp end of commercial decision-making and see the real-world impact of your financial insight, please apply now.

We are currently recruiting for a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join a well-established business located in Worcestershire. This is a key role that will work closely with both finance and operational teams to drive performance, support strategic decision-making, and provide financial insight across the business.

Responsibilities:

Partner with operational teams to understand financial performance, identify trends, and provide meaningful analysis

Deliver insightful management reporting and analysis to support commercial decision-making

Lead budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with departmental heads

Support business planning and strategy development with robust financial modelling

Identify and drive process improvements across finance and operational functions

Act as a trusted advisor to non-finance stakeholders, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable information

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and advise on opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth

Requirements:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong commercial acumen and experience working in a business partnering capacity

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex financial data

Proven track record of working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and support stakeholders at all levels

Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems

This role offers a dynamic working environment where your contribution will directly impact the success of the business. If you're a proactive and commercially minded finance professional looking to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience.

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner who is analytical, commercially minded, and proactive to join our Commercial Finance team. Reporting the Senior Finance Business Partner, this is a key role in driving financial performance, supporting decision-making, and ensuring sustainable growth.

You will work closely with operational leaders, senior stakeholders, and finance colleagues to provide insightful analysis, challenge assumptions, and enhance profitability.

As Finance Business Partner, you’ll be:

• Acting as a trusted finance partner to the Regional Managing Director, providing financial insights and strategic decision support.
li>Supporting Operational teams to ensure new contracts or projects are financially sustainable and commercially viable.
• Leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for your region, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Developing and maintaining financial models to assess contract profitability, cost efficiency, and risk management.
• Providing commercial analysis on new business opportunities, contract renewals, and pricing strategies. 
li>Identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement to drive financial performance.
• Assisting with month-end reporting and delivering high-quality financial reports.
• Enhancing financial reporting for senior management, highlighting key risks and opportunities.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and streamline financial processes.

As Finance Business Partner, you’ll have:

< i>Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience
• Experience in a finance business partnering role, preferably within facilities/security management or service industries.
• Strong analytical skills – the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
< i>A commercial mindset with a proven track record of driving financial performance and influencing stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills – experience with ERP systems is a plus.
< i>Strong communication and presentation skills – able to work effectively with finance and non-finance teams. < i>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for meetings across different locations.

What we offer you

The opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing specialist FM providers in the UK. This means that as our teams continue to grow, so can you.

We believe in rewarding talent and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. Here’s what you’ll get:

• < i>33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company sick pay
• Maternity and paternity leave support
• 24/7 GP access, plus mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support
• Two paid volunteering days per year – Give back to a cause that matters to you
< i>Exclusive perks and discounts – More than 250 deals available < i>Ongoing training and development – From apprenticeships to leadership programs < i>Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion – Our Mosaic Committee and Mental Health First Aiders are leading the way < i>Recognition and rewards – Celebrating our shining stars all year round

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to build a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We’re happy to help.

Please note that security clearance (DBS) is required for this role.

Finance Business Partner job in Bath

Your new role

This newly created role will assist in ensuring value for money and supporting the financial objectives of the organisation. You will support budget holders to fully integrate effective budget management into day-to-day operations, helping to deliver the best commercial outcomes.
Duties will include:

• Ensure effective processes are in place to support all expenditure and capital projects
• Identify, build, and manage relationships through effective communication with all stakeholders, including external third parties
• Actively support the organisation through all steps of procurement and tendering processes
• Ensure a robust documentation and audit trail
• Drive the data delivery of all financial management accounts, including the development of costing models
• Liaise and assist with all financial queries raised by budget managers
• Provide financial support for bid writing and contract management
• Support the Head of Finance in meeting the strategic objectives

What you'll need to succeed

• You will have a sound understanding of monthly management accounts, be a confident user of IT systems with the ability to manipulate and disseminate information, and have excellent Excel skills
• Experience of sharing budget information with managers and monitoring performance against budget
• Experience of achieving performance targets and delivering to strict deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and sustain productive working relationships

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Excellent pension scheme
• Parking
• EAP
• Cycle to work scheme
• 37 hours per week
• Central location

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