Finance Business Partner

About the Company

Join a high-growth, Private Equity-backed recycling and waste management company that's scaling rapidly to meet the surging demand across the UK. With major investment, a robust acquisition strategy and high ethical standards my client is embarking on an exciting period of growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused FP&A specialist to play a key role in shaping the financial strategy of a fast-moving, private equity backed business.

Are you ready to take full ownership of financial performance and make a real impact during a period of exciting growth? My client is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic, PE-backed business and collaborate with operational leaders to drive measurable success. This role offers more than just numbers—it’s about strategy, influence, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As Finance Business Partner, you’ll work closely with operational and senior stakeholders to deliver insightful financial guidance and ensure the business is equipped to make informed, strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Connect operational understanding with financial impact to enhance decision-making
• Collaborate with budget holders to identify under-performance early and address swiftly
• Partner with senior operational business partners to deliver initiatives that boost profitability
• Develop a deep understanding of the cost-base and spearhead opportunities for improved efficiency
• Take full ownership of the month-end process for sites, ensuring management accounts are prepared accurately, insightfully, and within agreed timelines.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a clear and accurate understanding of the Balance Sheet and its impact on cash flow.
• Continuously improve the efficiency of month-end processes by identifying opportunities
• Own the budget and forecast process for partnered teams
• Empower budget holders to take ownership of their financial outcomes
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities, mitigating challenges while capitalising on potential gains.
• Lead by example within the finance team; have a can-do attitude, work collaboratively, show natural curiosity and a desire to problem-solve
• Own the P&L for partnered teams while driving best-practice across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial finance, management accounting and financial planning
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced excel
• Excellent communication skills for presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Accounting qualification

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a PE-backed business
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams