Finance Business Partner in Rotherham

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established, international organisation to recruit a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join its finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to work closely with operational and senior business stakeholders, providing strategic financial insight, challenging business performance and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.

Benefits include:- 

• Salary up to £60,000
• Annual bonus 
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays 
• Generous pension scheme 
• Private Health Insurance
• Death in service benefit
• Hybrid working 

The role will be predominantly based in Rotherham with hybrid working and occasional travel (once a month) overseas for 2 days each time. The role will be varied and will include: - 

• Partner with business stakeholders to support and challenge decision-making, maximising both short- and long-term commercial value.

• Identify opportunities to drive revenue growth, improve profitability and deliver cost savings.

• Lead financial analysis and performance reviews, identifying trends, risks and opportunities and presenting clear recommendations to stakeholders.

• Take ownership of capital expenditure processes within designated areas of responsibility.

• Support the preparation and evaluation of significant customer and supplier tenders.

• Provide insight into external factors affecting business performance, including economic trends, customer developments, legislative changes and competitor activity.

• Enhance the quality and effectiveness of financial reporting, business intelligence and stakeholder engagement.

• Take ownership of designated P&L areas, investigating financial performance and providing robust, insightful commentary.

• Lead and contribute to budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning activities.

• Review and challenge forecasts, identifying key financial risks and opportunities and escalating issues where appropriate.

• Support the preparation of management reporting and group financial submissions.

• Play a key role in quarterly cost reviews and financial performance assessments.

• Oversee intercompany charges within areas of responsibility, ensuring accuracy and appropriate financial control.

• Work collaboratively with business improvement teams to identify productivity opportunities, track cost savings and improve financial performance.

• Proactively identify opportunities to reduce financial volatility and improve business outcomes.

• Contribute to wider finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including the development of more efficient and automated reporting processes.

They are looking for a commercially minded finance professional who can combine strong technical expertise with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels.

You will ideally bring:

• CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified (late part Qualified will also be considered) 

• Proven experience in a commercial finance or business-facing finance role.

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand complex financial and operational performance.

• Excellent analytical, numerical and financial modelling skills.

• The confidence to challenge assumptions, influence decisions and present financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement and identifying opportunities to enhance business performance.

• The ability to build effective working relationships across multiple functions and levels of a business.

If you are a qualified finance professional looking to take the next step in your career within a commercially focused, international business, we would welcome a confidential conversation.