Finance Business Partner - 18m FTC

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on partnering with the business to drive insight, influence decisions, and deliver real organisational impact?

My client is looking to hire a FBP to strengthen the team whilst a huge transformation project is underway.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic and operational decision‑making across several directorates. Sitting at the heart of the organisation, you will provide high‑quality financial insight, challenge, and guidance that enables the organisation to deliver its business plan and long‑term objectives.

• You will work closely with senior leaders, project teams, budget holders and the wider Finance function to provide trusted analysis, transparent reporting, and proactive support. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing analytical depth with hands‑on collaboration.
• Lead the development of financial plans, budgets and forecasts for assigned directorates.
• Produce insightful financial analysis, management accounts, performance dashboards and commentary.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to evaluate risks, opportunities, and investment cases.
• Influence strategic initiatives and ensure value for money across spend and delivery.
• Drive cost‑saving initiatives, process improvements and finance transformation activities.
• Act as the primary finance contact for budget holders, leading regular review meetings.
• Ensure strong governance, compliance and adherence to financial controls.
• Support year‑end processes and external audit requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement and contribute to developing financial capability across the organisation.