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Finance Business Partner (Remote)

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Finance Business Partner Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + bonus Location: Remote

Keywords: Finance, Business Partner, Commercial Finance, Financial Management

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Finance Business Partner to drive the commercial financial management of one of their leading international divisions. This role offers an attractive salary range of £70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus, with the flexibility of remote working. As a trusted partner, you will collaborate with business leadership teams, providing insightful financial reporting, analysis, planning, and forecasting. Your expertise will guide decision-making processes, communicate timely financial performance, highlight opportunities, and support data-driven strategy development.

  • Attractive salary range of £70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus
  • Remote working opportunity
  • Key role in guiding decision-making and supporting data-driven strategy development

What you'll do:

As a Finance Business Partner, you will lead the commercial financial management of a high growth international division. You will work closely with commercial teams to understand the operating models and market environment. Your expertise in providing analytical financial reporting will be crucial in driving the company's strategic objectives. You will maintain cost models and ensure that new business opportunities are accurately costed. Your ability to deliver robust financial models for complex business plans will be key in assessing growth opportunities. You will manage sales commission programs and oversee financial processes to provide clear actionable insights. Your proactive approach in identifying risks and opportunities will help shape the company's future direction.

  • Work closely with commercial teams to contribute effectively to business strategy.
  • Provide analysis on reporting including actual, budget and forecast analysis across the P&L.
  • Maintain appropriate cost models and ensure accurate costing of new business opportunities.
  • Deliver robust financial models for complex business plans.
  • Manage commission programs.
  • Oversee financial processes including weekly, monthly, and quarterly results reporting.
  • Identify risks and opportunities, quantifying their impact and supporting leadership in taking corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with teams to build data-driven forecasts, annual operating plans, and strategic plans.
  • Conduct additional analytics and support projects relevant to commercial finance and business priorities.
  • Track and report KPIs, developing new metrics to measure success effectively.

What you bring:

As a Finance Business Partner, you bring substantial experience in commercial finance or a related field. You have the ability to lead discussions, present complex ideas clearly, and engage varied audiences effectively. Your proficiency in handling large datasets, coupled with your expertise in financial modelling, will be crucial in this role. You are adept at anticipating and resolving issues through structured planning and prioritisation. Your proven ability to work to deadlines and deliver high-quality work will be highly valued. You demonstrate a high level of integrity, excellent presentation and communication skills, and the capacity to contribute effectively as part of a team.

  • ACA qualified (desirable).
  • Ability to lead discussions and present complex ideas clearly.
  • Skilled in building collaborative partnerships with stakeholders across all levels.
  • Proficient in handling large datasets with expertise in financial modelling (advanced Excel essential).
  • Adept at anticipating and resolving issues through structured planning and prioritisation.
  • Proven ability to work to deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
  • Demonstrated capacity to contribute effectively as part of a team.
  • High level of integrity with excellent presentation and communication skills.
  • Positive leader who invests time in others.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading player in their industry, known for their commitment to innovation and excellence. They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where every employee is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. They believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and provide ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Their flexible working arrangements ensure a healthy work-life balance for all employees.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Commercial Finance

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum + Bonus

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Manchester

Job Reference: T508UN-C90792D8

Date posted: 11 February 2025

Consultant: Jonathan Kerr

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