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Senior Finance Business Partner

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Posted 2 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Stockport, Cheshire SK1 1NE, England

Salary

£85,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior Finance Business Partner in Stockport, offering a salary between £75,000 and £85,000 plus company benefits on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract.
  • Candidates should possess a qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) and have strong technical and commercial finance experience.
  • The role requires at least 6-12 months of experience in leading and mentoring part-qualified finance professionals while managing month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Key responsibilities include team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes.
  • The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong presentation skills to engage with senior stakeholders, including the Board.

Location:Stockport

Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + company benefits (6-12 months FTC)

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Start Date: Immediate

Are you a commercially driven and hands-on Senior Finance Business Partner looking for your next interim opportunity? Our client, a leading services business, is seeking an experienced finance professional to join their fast-paced and dynamic team.

The Role:

The Senior Finance Business Partner will lead and develop a team of two part-qualified accountants, driving improvements across month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. This role requires a strong business partner, capable of presenting to senior stakeholders, including the Board and leadership teams, while also being hands-on in the detail.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established services company, making a real impact by improving financial processes and providing commercial insights to drive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Team Leadership Manage and mentor two part-qualified accountants, ensuring high-quality reporting and analysis.
  • Month-End Close & Reporting Drive process improvements for timely and accurate financial close and reporting.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting Deliver robust budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support business decisions.
  • Stakeholder Engagement Present financial insights to the Board, senior leadership, and key stakeholders.
  • Commercial Finance Support Provide strategic financial analysis to help shape business strategy.
  • Continuous Improvement Identify and implement efficiencies across financial processes, reporting, and controls.
What Were Looking For:
  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical and commercial finance experience.
  • Experience leading and mentoring part-qualified finance professionals.
  • Proven track record in month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills, with experience engaging at Board level.

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