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Finance Business Partner ( 12 month contract)
Posted 5 days ago by Heidi Wright Recruitment Limited
Start date ideally December 2026 / January 2027Heidi Wright Recruitment is recruiting a Finance Business Partner on beha...
- Rate £60,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Carlisle
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About Our Finance Business Partner Contract Roles
What does a finance business partner contractor do?
As a contract Finance Business Partner, you are hired to act as the financial adviser and analyst embedded within a specific business unit, function, or operational team, providing commercially oriented financial insight that helps business leaders make better decisions. Unlike more transactional finance roles, Finance Business Partners are expected to be proactive contributors to the business rather than reporters of historical performance, building trusted relationships with operational and commercial stakeholders, challenging assumptions and plans with financial rigour, and helping leaders understand the financial implications of their decisions before they are made. Contractors are brought in to cover vacancies, provide additional FBP capacity during a period of growth or transformation, or to build an FBP function in an organisation that is maturing its finance operating model.
Clients expect Finance Business Partner contractors to bring go significantly beyond technical accounting competence. The ability to engage confidently with operational and commercial stakeholders who are not finance professionals, translate financial complexity into practical guidance, and influence decisions through analysis and relationship rather than formal authority is the defining characteristic of an effective FBP contractor. A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA is widely expected, alongside strong commercial finance experience in a business partnering or analytical role. Experience with budgeting and forecasting tools, financial modelling in Excel or planning software, and the production of management reporting are assumed. Sector experience is particularly valuable in FBP contracting, as the commercial context, KPIs, and business model drivers vary considerably between industries.
What is the market like for finance business partner contractors?
Finance Business Partner contracting is among the most active and well-paying segments of the finance contractor market, driven by the growing adoption of the business partnering model across UK organisations and the genuine scarcity of contractors who combine financial expertise with the commercial and interpersonal skills the role demands. Demand is strongest in financial services, technology, retail, and professional services, where the complexity and pace of commercial decision-making create consistent need for high-quality financial partnership. Experienced FBP contractors who have built a track record in specific sectors or business models are able to command rates significantly above the generalist finance contracting market.
How much do finance business partner contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for finance business partner roles typically range from £500 to £900 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many finance business partner vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 400 finance business partner contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to October 2026.