Finance Business Partner

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established, multi-site UK organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis, based from its Southampton, Hampshire office. The business is private-equity backed and entering a significant phase of growth and transformation.

As part of this journey, the finance function is evolving to deliver deeper insight and stronger commercial support, including the implementation of a new ERP system and enhancements to reporting and controls.

What will the Finance Business Partner role involve?

• Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts with clear analysis and commentary
• Delivering commercial reporting that explains revenue, margin, cost and working capital performance
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting across multiple departments and locations
• Providing financial analysis, modelling and scenario planning to support business cases and investment decisions
• Playing an active role in finance transformation projects, including system implementation and reporting improvements

What do you need to succeed?

This role would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working close to the business and influencing outcomes. 

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, be part?qualified, or qualified by experience
• Strong experience producing management accounts within a commercial environment
• Proven ability to business partner with operational or non?finance stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP and structured financial models

What’s on offer?

• Hybrid working with flexibility around office attendance
• Pension scheme, life assurance and optional healthcare benefits
• Clear development and progression opportunities within a growing, PE-backed group
• Salary dependent on experience
• Close exposure to senior leaders and the ability to influence financial performance

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