Finance Business Partner
Location: Manchester (Flexible Hybrid working)
Salary: circa £55k + Benefits,
Hours : Full-time, Permanent
Morson are working with a Manchester based business specialising in live events including stadiums, arenas, conference centres, and theatres. From music to sport, culture to business, the organisation creates spaces that bring people together through inspiration, innovation and imagination.
About the Role
This is a high-impact, commercially focused role where you'll act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to the General Manager and senior leadership team. You'll combine financial insight with business acumen to support strategic decision-making, drive financial performance, and improve operational efficiency.
You will also take ownership of management accounts from journal stage to monthly reporting packs and lead on forecasting, budgeting, and process improvement—all while maintaining robust financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting and commercial analysis
Support venue leadership with financial advice and data-driven decision making
Lead the preparation of budgets, reforecasts, and business plans
Produce monthly management packs and attend business reviews
Own all aspects of the month-end process, including journal posting and event settlements
Analyse performance and profitability of premium and hospitality products
Attend meetings and monthly financial review sessions with department heads
Manage financial input into capex projects, ROI analysis, and audit preparation
Maintain financial controls and integrity of MI from EPOS and other systems
Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and working capital management
What We're Looking For
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant post-qualification experience
Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience
Confident, credible communicator with the gravitas to operate as the face of Finance on site
Track record of driving process improvement and change management
Advanced Excel skills (formulas essential, macros desirable)
Experience managing or mentoring team members
Excellent systems knowledge and an understanding of internal control frameworks
What's on Offer
25 days holiday + Bank holidays
Discounted event tickets
Competitive pension contributions
Health & wellbeing support
Life Assurance cover
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity, you must APPLY NOW, making sure to attach your up-to-date CV.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial telephone interview. If selected from the shortlist, a formal interview process will begin.
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