Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Partner

Location: Gloucestershire (Hybrid - 3 to 4 days in the office)
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the RoleThis is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation at a time of strategic change and investment. With a newly established executive leadership team and a renewed focus on strengthening internal capabilities, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact from day one.
As the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will lead on financial planning and analysis across a diverse operational portfolio, including both ongoing service delivery and capital investment projects. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight, drive performance, and support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process across operational and capital programmes.
• Deliver high-quality financial analysis to support business planning and investment decisions.
• Partner with senior leaders to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure robust reporting and variance analysis.
• Support the development of business cases and financial models for new initiatives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting tools.
• Present complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Support the wider finance team and deputise for senior colleagues when required.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent).
• Strong experience in a finance business partnering or FP&A role within a complex organisation.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret and communicate financial data effectively.
• Confident working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience working on capital projects or long-term investment programmes is desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Flexible hybrid working model (3-4 days in the office).
• Opportunity to shape a newly evolving finance function.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• A generous benefits package includes pension and leave entitlements.

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