Finance Business Partner
About the Company
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organization based in Milton Keynes seeking a commercial Interim Finance Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
About the Role
This is a high-visibility role designed for a commercially minded finance professional who excels at bridging the gap between financial reporting and operational decision-making. Working closely with executive leadership and non-finance heads of department, you will turn financial insights into clear, strategic action.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Partnering: Act as the direct financial lead for senior non-finance stakeholders, challenging commercial assumptions and driving profitability.
- Planning & Forecasting: Own the budgeting, rolling forecast cycles, and variance analysis for key operational business divisions.
- Performance Insights: Deliver clear management information (MI), track critical KPIs, and present business performance reviews to leadership teams.
- Investment & ROI Evaluation: Support business case development, cost-optimization initiatives, and financial modeling for prospective operational projects.
Qualifications
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent).
Required Skills
- Strong background operating as a Finance Business Partner, Senior FP&A Analyst, or Commercial Finance Manager.
- Outstanding communication skills with the confidence to influence and challenge senior leadership.
- Able to commit to a 4-day per week on-site schedule at the client’s Milton Keynes office.
- Immediately available or on a short notice period (up to 1 month).
Preferred Skills
- None specified.
Pay range and compensation package
Salary of £65,000 – £70,000 depending on experience. 12-month contract stability with a leading employer in the region. Access to the client’s standard employee benefit scheme and company pension.