Finance Business Partner in Stoke-on-Trent

Venture Recruitment Partners are assisting an exciting organisation in their search for a Senior Finance Business Partner on an initial 6 month FTC. This role is vital to the day to day operation of the business, sitting on the SLT it allows the successful candidate to genuinely influence decision making at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Deliver high-quality financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend reporting, and scenario modelling
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support revenue planning and performance tracking

Business Partnering & Commercial Support

• Partner with the SLT and commercial teams on pricing, profitability, and investment decisions

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate financial performance and key business drivers

Performance Analysis and Insights

• Drive financial performance analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
• Develop actionable insights and recommendations to optimise operational efficiency

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for central functions, ensuring alignment with company goals

Cost Management and Optimisation

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support the implementation of initiatives to enhance value delivery and maximise ROI

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Proven experience in a finance business partnering role, ideally within a large, complex organisation

This role operates on a hybrid basis with 3 days in the office and two at home.

It pays £60 - £70k depending on experience.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.