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Finance Business Partner

Didcot Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
The Finance Business Partner will play a pivotal role in providing financial insight and strategic support within this growing international business. This position is perfect for an individual with a strong background in commercial finance, looking to contribute to a permanent role in Milton Park near Didcot.
  • Drive financial decision ‑making in a high‑impact R&D environment
  • Influence senior leaders while shaping a growing technical function

About Our Client

Our client is a fast‑growing, international organisation investing heavily in research, innovation, and technical development. Their UK function is expanding rapidly and plays a crucial role in shaping the company's future direction, supported by modern facilities in Oxfordshire and a global support network. They foster a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where finance, technology, and engineering teams work closely to deliver meaningful impact.

Job Description

As the Finance Business Partner for this site in Milton Park, you will act as the trusted adviser to the leadership team, ensuring robust financial stewardship across a complex and rapidly evolving environment. Your responsibilities include:

  • Partner senior leaders across the business unit to forecast costs, manage budgets, and guide strategic financial decision‑making.
  • Lead budgeting, long‑range planning, cash flow forecasting, and scenario modelling aligned to R&D strategy.
  • Support business case development and financial oversight for research, engineering, and product development projects.
  • Drive financial excellence as new global technology facilities come online, collaborating with HR, IT, Procurement and Programme Management.
  • Forecast headcount and support workforce planning in partnership with HR.
  • Champion continuous improvement across reporting, processes, and operational finance.
  • Line manage an existing Finance Analyst within the team.
  • Lead financial workstreams relating to the SAP S/4HANA implementation.
  • Adapt and grow with the business as responsibilities evolve in line with organisational scale‑up

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Business Partner should have:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Experienced in partnering senior leaders, including C‑Suite.
  • Strong track record in complex, technical or innovation‑driven environments.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Confident, resilient, and effective in fast‑changing, ambiguous settings.
  • Passionate about supporting technical teams and driving value in a scaling business

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000 per annum.
  • Office-based role in Milton Park, providing a professional working environment.
  • Generous benefits package
  • Permanent position with stability and career growth potential.
  • High-impact business partnering role based at Milton Park, Oxfordshire.



If you are a motivated Finance Business Partner eager to make an impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Milton Park.

Contact
Rachael Hanbury
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6958679
Phone number
+44 118 955 9053

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Commercial & Analysis
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Didcot
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rachael Hanbury
Consultant phone
+44 118 955 9053
Job reference
JN-022026-6958679