Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner Leicester Full Time, Permanent £60,000 - £65,000 SF Recruitment are exclusively working with a growing organisation who are seeking a senior Finance Business Partner role to support the CEO and Executive Team in driving financial performance, strategic decision-making, and sustainable growth within a fast-paced, expanding organisation. This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial delivery, providing insight, challenge, and commercial analysis to inform key business decisions. The role also includes developing and leading a small finance team and acting as the primary finance contact for internal stakeholders and external partners. Key Responsibilities - Lead financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely monthly management accounts with clear performance commentary. - Deliver financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making. - Produce board-level reporting, KPI dashboards, and performance analysis. - Manage rolling cashflow forecasting and support development of financial strategy. - Build and maintain financial models for long-term planning and scenario analysis. - Partner with operational teams to improve performance, identify efficiencies, and support commercial initiatives. - Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including model development and stakeholder engagement. - Provide financial oversight on investment opportunities and monitor performance. - Ensure strong financial controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance. - Communicate financial performance effectively to senior stakeholders, including board members and external partners. - Lead and develop the finance function, including process improvement and automation initiatives. - Skills & Experience - Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience. - Strong business partnering experience with senior stakeholders. - Proven ability to interpret financial data and translate into actionable insight. - Advanced Excel skills; financial modelling experience essential. - Experience leading teams and driving process improvements. - Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking capability