Senior Finance Business Partner

Reed Finance is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected financial services organisation to recruit an experienced UK Finance Business Partner on a fixed-term basis.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a senior, highly influential role responsible for leading UK finance activities and acting as the key financial interface between the UK Executive team, UK Boards and an international Group Finance function. You will provide strategic financial insight, maintain strong financial governance, and play a pivotal role in shaping commercial and operational decision-making across the business.

This role combines senior business partnering, customer finance oversight, financial planning and reporting, and leadership of a specialist finance function within a highly regulated environment.

Duties Include:

• Act as the primary UK finance lead and key liaison with Group Finance, ensuring transparency, consistency and alignment across all reporting.
• Lead the preparation, approval and ongoing monitoring of annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans.
• Produce high-quality management information, board packs and financial commentary for Executive and Board stakeholders.
• Provide assurance around cashflow, liquidity planning and working capital management across the UK business.
• Oversee UK business finance operations, including banking arrangements, controls and revenue collection processes.
• Maintain strong financial governance over customer and client money, ensuring daily reconciliations and prompt resolution of variances.
• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory and client money requirements, maintaining robust, auditable financial controls.
• Oversee pension-related financial activities, including payroll-related finance processes, customer payments and contributions.
• Work closely with Operations, Compliance and Service teams to ensure customer-centric, compliant financial processes.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Extensive senior-level finance experience within financial services or a similarly regulated environment (CASS/FCA knowledge highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, client money controls and financial governance.
• Proven experience of financial leadership, business partnering and strategic decision support.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge at Executive level

The Business:

Based in the Milton Keynes area, the organisation is a well-established and growing participant within the financial services sector. Known for its strong values, customer-focused approach and collaborative culture, the business offers a modern, flexible working environment and the opportunity to operate at Executive level within a complex and highly responsible finance function.

Salary & Benefits:

A salary in the region of £80,000-£100,000 per annum is on offer, alongside hybrid working (minimum three days per week in the office) and a comprehensive benefits package. This role is offered on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract, making it ideal for candidates seeking a senior interim or FTC opportunity.

I'm keen to speak with senior finance leaders who thrive in business-facing roles, enjoy operating at Board level, and are passionate about strong governance and commercial impact.

If the above sounds like your next career move, please send your up-to-date CV or contact Nathan at the Reed Milton Keynes office for more information.