Finance Business Partner

Anderson Knight are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our clients established Finance function.

This is a key strategic role, working closely with senior stakeholders to provide commercial insight, challenge decision-making and drive financial performance in line with the organisation’s objectives.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring strong financial governance across the business stream.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders, providing commercial and financial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making

* Contribute to the development of the business stream strategy, constructively challenging assumptions and plans where appropriate

* Lead financial analysis across the business stream, including plans, targets, performance drivers and investment decisions

* Own the annual budget process and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives

* Ensure the business stream P&L accurately reflects financial performance and position

* Lead financial reporting and performance analysis, interpreting trends and translating data into actionable insight

* Drive financial risk management, identifying, mitigating and managing financial and operational risks

* Take responsibility for working capital and cash management within the business stream

* Maintain a robust financial control environment, ensuring compliance with financial and statutory regulations

* Oversee the preparation of management and financial accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery

* Support the month-end process and attend relevant business reviews

* Improve the quality, impact and understanding of financial reporting across the business

* Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation

* Support the Finance Director during the annual audit process as required

You will be a commercially minded finance professional with strong business partnering experience and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.

Essential requirements:

* Proven experience in a similar Finance Business Partner or commercial finance role

* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

* Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills

* Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders

* Full UK driving licence

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping business performance, working at a senior level with real influence and visibility across the organisation.

To apply , please submit an up to date CV now