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Finance Business Partner

Posted: 04/06/26
Recruiter:Hays
Reference:3117556802
Type:Permanent
Salary:£50,000 - £60,000 Annual
Location:Tyne and Wear
Description: Shape Strategy. Drive Performance. Make an Impact.

Your new company
I am working with a highly ambitious and forward-thinking organisation seeking a talented Finance Business Partner to join their high-performing finance team.This is a standout opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on turning data into insight and influencing strategic decisions. You'll play a pivotal role in partnering across the business, driving performance, and helping shape the future direction of a growing organisation.Why this role?
As Finance Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, bridging the gap between finance and operations. You'll deliver meaningful financial insight, challenge assumptions, and help unlock opportunities for growth, efficiency, and profitability.This is a highly visible role with real influence-ideal for someone who enjoys operating at both a strategic and hands-on level.Key

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes
  • Build and enhance financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses
  • Analyse revenue, margins, and cash flow to provide actionable insight
  • Develop dashboards and reporting to support real-time decision-making
Business Partnering
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance
  • Provide commercial insight to support business strategy
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency
  • Act as a key liaison between finance and operational teams
Reporting & Controls
  • Support monthly management accounts and reporting cycles
  • Deliver high-quality reporting to internal and external stakeholders
  • Improve financial processes, systems, and controls
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and governance frameworks
Continuous Improvement
  • Drive automation and process enhancements
  • Improve forecasting accuracy and reporting quality
  • Support audit processes and compliance requirements


What you'll need to succeed
  • Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA)
  • Proven experience in Finance Business Partnering or FP&A (3+ years)
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence decision-making
  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling expertise
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable under pressure
  • A proactive, collaborative mindset with a drive to improve and innovate
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment is advantageous but not essential.

  • What you'll get in return
    • Competitive salary and benefits package
    • A genuinely collaborative and high-performance culture
    • The opportunity to influence strategic decisions and business outcomes
    • Career development within a growing, ambitious organisation
    • A role with real variety, visibility, and impact

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