Senior Finance Business Partner

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Finance Business Partner to join a high‑performing finance team. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, you will provide expert financial leadership, partner with operational and non‑operational teams, and influence business performance across a complex organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance business partner to senior leaders and operational managers.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts and financial performance reporting.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Develop and monitor cost improvement and savings initiatives, providing challenge and support where required.
• Prepare, review, and evaluate business cases, ensuring financial implications are clearly understood.
• Support costing and pricing activities for existing and new services.
• Lead financial modelling and analytical work to support strategic decision‑making.
• Oversee procurement and contract management processes, ensuring value for money and compliance.
• Deliver insightful financial reports and presentations to senior leadership teams and governance committees.
• Develop robust financial controls, reporting systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop Finance Business Partners and wider finance team members.

Required profile

• Fully qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant with current professional membership.
• Significant post‑qualification experience in financial management and business partnering within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven people‑management and leadership experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting operational decision‑making.
• Demonstrable experience in budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and financial control.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively at senior management level.

Required skills

• Excel
• Financial modelling
• Financial systems

What we offer

• A highly visible leadership position with significant stakeholder engagement.
• The opportunity to shape financial strategy and organisational performance.
• Exposure to complex commercial and operational challenges.
• Leadership and development of a dedicated finance team.
• A collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.