Finance Business Partner

Simpson Judge is partnering with an organisation based in Stockport in the search for a Finance Business Partner. This is a pivotal role supporting the Head of Finance across key areas such as management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting, while also leading a small finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to make a real impact within a business. ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified candidates are preferred, though strong part-qualified individuals will also be considered.

Location: Stockport (Hybrid)
Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities:
* Take ownership of the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with budget holders to analyse financial performance and identify variances
* Continuously review and improve financial processes and procedures to enhance efficiency
* Collaborate with Operations and Business Development to ensure pricing reflects operational changes
* Lead finance input into the finance systems transformation project
* Deliver detailed monthly reporting and KPI analysis to support business decision making
* Assist the Head of Finance with the year-end audit and preparation of statutory accounts
* Develop insightful management information for the Senior Leadership Team

Requirements:
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified; strong part-qualified or QBE candidates will also be considered
* Proven experience in a Management Accountant or Financial Analyst role
* Excellent financial and data analysis skills, ideally with exposure to data analysis tools
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders