Finance Business Partner
Posted 4 days ago by DiverseJobsMatter
£80,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Finance Business Partner role is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in a hybrid model in Bristol, UK. This position is crucial for overseeing the financial operations of a high-revenue Commercial Division, acting as a de facto Finance Director. The role involves significant influence over strategic decision-making and financial performance, requiring strong financial acumen and communication skills. The candidate will be responsible for managing the divisional Profit & Loss and leading budget and forecasting activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary finance liaison for the Commercial Division’s senior leadership, attending key meetings and influencing financial decisions.
- Own and manage the divisional Profit & Loss, providing robust reporting and insight to support decision-making.
- Lead budget and forecasting activities for the division.
- Evaluate and challenge resource efficiency, investment strategies, and associated business performance.
- Ensure all financial reporting is aligned with policy, governance frameworks, and external compliance standards.
- Provide high-quality analysis and interpretation to support strategic planning.
- Participate in wider business engagements for greater context behind financial metrics.
- Contribute to the continuous development of the Business Partnering function.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Accountant with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience in a finance business partnering capacity.
- Exceptional Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency, especially in financial modelling and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- A proactive and independent self-starter who can manage complex deliverables under pressure.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to foster cross-functional collaboration.
- Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving process improvement.
- Capable of mentoring and supporting team development within finance.
Salary (Rate): £80,000 yearly
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Job Title: Finance Business Partner (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract / Secondment)
Location: Hybrid (Bristol, UK)
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 Months), Full-Time
Salary: £80,000 per annum
Overview
Our client is seeking a commercially astute Finance Business Partner to join the Strategy and Planning team on a fixed-term basis. This position is pivotal to the financial oversight of a high-revenue Commercial Division responsible for remarketing and refurbishment programmes with annual turnover nearing £4 billion. Acting as a de facto Finance Director for this division, the role offers significant influence over strategic decision-making, financial performance, and operational investments.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary finance liaison for the Commercial Division’s senior leadership, attending key meetings and influencing financial decisions.
- Own and manage the divisional Profit & Loss, providing robust reporting and insight to support decision-making.
- Lead budget and forecasting activities for the division.
- Evaluate and challenge resource efficiency, investment strategies, and associated business performance.
- Ensure all financial reporting is aligned with policy, governance frameworks, and external compliance standards.
- Provide high-quality analysis and interpretation to support strategic planning.
- Participate in wider business engagements for greater context behind financial metrics.
- Contribute to the continuous development of the Business Partnering function.
Candidate Profile
Essential Criteria:
- Qualified Accountant with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
- Proven experience in a finance business partnering capacity.
- Exceptional Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency, especially in financial modelling and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
Desirable Attributes:
- A proactive and independent self-starter who can manage complex deliverables under pressure.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to foster cross-functional collaboration.
- Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving process improvement.
- Capable of mentoring and supporting team development within finance.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus.
- 15% non-contributory pension (9% during probation period).
- 28 days annual leave plus option to buy/sell additional days.
- Private medical insurance and life assurance (4x basic salary).
- Discounted Electric/Hybrid Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
- Access to Cycle to Work Scheme, onsite showers and bike facilities.
- Funded health screenings for employees aged 50+.
- Volunteering day and access to company allotment.
- Inclusive benefits such as dental insurance, critical illness cover, discounted gym memberships, and charitable giving options.
- Digital healthcare tools including Aviva Digital GP, Peppy, and Unmind.
- Hybrid working model allowing up to two remote days per week.
Inclusion & Accessibility
Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and actively encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. They offer flexible working arrangements and ensure accessibility across all office locations.
Application Advice
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment process may close ahead of schedule should a suitable number of applications be received.