Finance Business Partner

This is a commercially focused Finance Business Partner role based in Northampton within a growing, operationally complex business. While core management accounting and reporting remain central, the emphasis is on partnering with stakeholders, adding value, and improving financial understanding across the organisation. The role suits a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical rigour with commercial impact. On offer is £60,000 – £65,000 per annum, plus benefits.

What you’ll do

• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to explain performance, challenge assumptions and drive better decision-making.
• Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting across multiple sites.
• Produce insightful analysis on costs, margins, budgets and forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting, working closely with budget holders.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring strong financial control and governance.
• Monitor cash flow, foreign currency exposure and working capital, providing clear visibility to senior finance leaders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes, controls and reporting, helping the function scale with the business.
• Support ad hoc commercial projects and initiatives aligned to growth and operational efficiency.

What you’ll bring

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong background in management accounting with the confidence to move beyond reporting into true business partnering.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to add value, challenge constructively and influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the credibility to work closely with senior managers.
• Interest in improving systems, processes and financial insight as a business grows.

Working pattern: Hybrid (4 days on site)

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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