At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop the Finance Business Partnering team while providing strategic financial insights.
- Company: Join Landmark, a dynamic organisation focused on financial excellence and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to influence at executive level.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by shaping financial strategies and driving business success.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with senior finance experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 £ per year.
This is a high-impact interim leadership opportunity to shape and lead Finance Business Partnering across Landmark. Working directly with Business Unit Leaders, senior leadership and the Chief Financial Officer, you will turn complex financial and operational performance into clear commercial insight, constructive challenge and decisive action. You will combine leadership of the partnering team with hands-on support for key business areas, helping the organisation strengthen financial discipline, improve performance and make commercially informed decisions at pace.
The role will involve:
- Leading, coaching and developing the Finance Business Partnering team, setting clear expectations for quality, pace, commercial focus and stakeholder impact.
- Partnering with Business Unit Leaders, senior leadership and the Chief Financial Officer to provide insightful analysis, recommendations and constructive commercial challenge.
- Leading partnering input into planning, budgeting and forecasting, ensuring assumptions, risks, opportunities and actions are robust and clearly understood.
- Translating financial and operational performance into concise, forward-looking insight that supports strategy, business goals and Group priorities.
- Supporting revenue growth, margin improvement, cost discipline and profit delivery by identifying practical actions and prioritising the highest-value opportunities.
- Raising standards across business cases, investment appraisal, benefits tracking, reporting, forecasting and commercial decision support.
About You
You are a commercially minded senior finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with the credibility to influence at executive level. You can simplify complexity, challenge constructively and build trusted relationships, while giving your team the clarity and support to deliver at their best. Comfortable operating at pace, you bring sound judgement, personal accountability and a continuous-improvement mindset.
A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant senior-level experience in finance business partnering, commercial finance or FP&A.
A strong track record of leading, coaching and developing Finance Business Partners or comparable commercial finance teams.
Excellent commercial acumen and analytical capability, with the ability to turn complex financial data into clear executive-level insight.
Hands-on experience of budgeting, forecasting, performance management, business case review, investment appraisal and KPI tracking.
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, together with confident use of management reporting tools; Power BI or similar experience would be advantageous.
An influential and credible communicator who can present recommendations clearly, challenge senior stakeholders constructively and build strong working relationships.
The Interview Process
Screening video call via Microsoft Teams with a member of the Talent Acquisition team. First-stage video interview (in person) at the Exeter office with the Line Manager and a member of the People team. This stage may include a presentation.
Head of Finance Business Partnering (Interim) in Exeter employer: Landmark Information Group - Internal
Landmark is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, particularly for the Head of Financial Control and Operations role based in Exeter. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities for coaching and leadership growth, all while enjoying a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. The company fosters an environment of continuous improvement, ensuring that team members are empowered to drive efficiencies and enhance financial processes.
Contact Details:
Landmark Information Group - Internal Recruitment Team
