Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity Cover

Location: Castleford

Division: Finance

Contract: 12 months

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join a growing organisation operating within the retail construction, commercial fit-out and installation sector.

This is a key position within the Finance team, providing hands-on financial support to a designated business division and acting as a trusted partner to operational, commercial and senior leadership teams.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, developing forecasts, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting business decisions through robust financial analysis.

Working closely with divisional leadership and operational managers,

you will play an important role in driving financial performance, strengthening controls and delivering high-quality management information to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Produce monthly management accounts and rolling forecasts in line with company policies and reporting deadlines.

Deliver detailed variance and trend analysis, providing meaningful insights to support commercial and operational decision-making.

Lead the preparation of divisional budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and key performance drivers.

Prepare and manage open-book contract budgets for client review and agreement where required.

Partner with General Managers through regular performance reviews, profitability analysis, process improvements and pipeline management.

Provide financial guidance and constructive challenge to divisional leadership and commercial teams.

Analyse project and workstream profitability, presenting findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.

Ensure timely completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.

Identify and implement improvements to finance systems, reporting processes and financial controls.

Support working capital management and cash flow performance in collaboration with Accounts Receivable teams.

Provide financial analysis and commercial support for tenders, proposals and new business opportunities.

Act as the main Finance contact for operational teams, providing ongoing financial advice and support.

Knowledge and Experience

Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant or similar commercial finance role.

Strong business partnering skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across different levels of an organisation.

Experience working closely with operational, commercial and senior leadership teams.

Demonstrable experience producing accurate management accounts and meeting tight reporting deadlines.

Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial controls and performance management.

Experience identifying and implementing improvements to finance and reporting processes.

Experience in warehousing, logistics, fulfilment or project-based environments would be advantageous.

Essential Skills

Excellent analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.

Advanced Excel skills and the ability to present financial information clearly.

Experience using finance systems, ERP platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

Strong financial modelling, forecasting and reporting capabilities.

Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to influence business decisions through clear, commercially focused financial insight.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and adapt to changing business needs.

A proactive, flexible and customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

Fully qualified accountant: ACA, ACCA or CIMA.

Minimum of two years' experience in a similar Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant or commercial finance position.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

Additional birthday leave.

Option to buy or sell up to three days of annual leave, subject to eligibility.

Hybrid working opportunities, subject to eligibility.

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, subject to eligibility.

Cycle to Work Scheme, subject to eligibility.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Health cash plan with discounts at selected retailers.

Access to independent financial advice covering mortgages, pensions and insurance.

Enhanced family-friendly pay, subject to eligibility.

Complimentary tea, coffee and fruit at work.

Additional Opportunities

The successful candidate may also have opportunities to participate in colleague engagement initiatives, corporate events, charitable activities and professional development programmes.

How to Apply

If you are a commercially minded finance professional with strong business partnering skills and the ability to turn financial data into actionable business insights, we would welcome your application.

Apply today to be considered for this 12-month maternity cover opportunity based in Castleford