Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner Location: South of England (with occasional travel to offices in London, Essex, Brighton)Initially 6 months and Market Rate - Inside IR35About the TeamYou ll report directly to a Finance Manager, playing a key role in supporting senior leaders with actionable insights to influence decisions and deliver strategic and financial EBIT targets.What you ll be doing:As a Finance Business Partner, you ll: Provide trusted financial insights and analysis to senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making.Lead on monthly financial reporting, including Gross Margin and OPEX, explaining key variances against budgets and forecasts.Take ownership of consolidated financial reporting for subsidiary entities, ensuring timely and accurate group reporting.Deliver insightful written commentary and present financial performance to senior leadership, up to Director level.Collaborate with Commercial and Finance teams to produce accurate, insightful forecasts (both annual and in-year).Identify and drive cost-saving and margin improvement initiatives to enhance bottom-line performance.Support continuous improvement of finance systems, processes, and reporting tools. What we re looking for Ideally a Chartered Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or QBE with strong analytical and business partnering skills.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to senior stakeholders.A proactive, collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous ..... full job details .....