Senior Finance Business Partner

Stonewater

. Own management reporting for the Operations directorate, including management accounts, budgets, quarterly forecasting, KPIs and variance analysis .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSenior💰 £70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and finance business partnering, with a strong focus on delivering value for money and improving financial systems. Proven leadership abilities in managing teams and influencing decision-making through effective communication and analytical skills.

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Qualified AccountantManagement AccountingBudgetingForecastingFinance Business Partnering

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Hard Skills

Management ReportingVariance AnalysisKPI DevelopmentFinancial InsightAnalytical SkillsFinancial Systems ImprovementCommercial AcumenDecision-Making SupportTeam LeadershipProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Confident CommunicationPresentation SkillsCustomer-Focused ApproachProactive MindsetRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Qualified AccountantSatisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service CheckValid Right to Work Document

Industry Keywords

Finance Business PartneringValue for MoneyExternal AuditorsStakeholder EngagementChanging Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own management reporting for the Operations directorate, including management accounts, budgets, quarterly forecasting, KPIs and variance analysis
Work with budget holders at all levels, including the Chief Operating Officer
Provide financial insight, challenge and support to senior stakeholders
Build strong relationships across the organisation as a trusted finance partner
Provide constructive challenge, commercial advice and practical solutions
Support effective decision-making and identify Value for Money opportunities and savings
Lead and develop a team of three colleagues, including an Apprentice
Collaborate with Finance team members and improve finance processes and systems
Deputise for the Head of Business Partnering when required
Approve reconciliation work
Maintain contact with external auditors throughout the year

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified accountant
Strong experience across management accounting, month and year-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and finance business partnering
Strong customer-focused approach to Finance Business Partnering
Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-making
Excellent analytical skills and ability to turn complex financial information into clear, meaningful insight
Proven leadership and people management skills
Experience of working successfully within a changing environment
Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Ability to identify, lead and deliver improvements to financial systems and processes
Strong commercial acumen and genuine commitment to delivering value for money
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check, if applicable
Satisfactory references
Valid Right to Work document

Benefits

Comp & perks

Value for Money opportunities and savings
Team development opportunities
Collaborative working environment
Continuous improvement opportunities across finance processes and systems
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