Associate Director | Senior Qualified Accounting & Finance at Gleeson Recruitment Group
Gleeson Recruitment Group are partnering with a recognisable UK brand name in the West Midlands, who are looking to add a new Senior Finance Business Partner to their ever-growing Finance function. This is a multi-site business, which would involve an element of travel and a qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Finance Business Partner, who has worked in a similar position.
As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will be at the heart of the business, working closely with senior management and operational teams to drive profitability, control costs, and support key decision-making processes. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, multi-site environment, and partner with stakeholders to provide actionable financial insights that contribute to our client's growth strategy.
Key responsibilities of the Senior Finance Business Partner position:
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing financial insights and strategic recommendations to improve business performance.
* Collaborate with operational managers to understand business drivers, identify risks, and support budgetary control across multiple sites.
* Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with company goals.
* Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and present key findings to senior stakeholders.
* Analyse site-level performance and develop KPIs to measure operational efficiency and profitability.
* Drive initiatives to optimise costs, improve margins, and manage working capital effectively.
* Support due diligence, financial modeling, and post-acquisition integration activities in a private equity environment.
* Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business cases, investment decisions, and strategic projects.
Requirements of the position:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong commercial acumen.
* Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner role, ideally within a multi-site, private equity-backed, or fast-paced business.
* Strong financial analysis skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with a proven track record of influencing and supporting senior leaders.
* Experience in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
* Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a dynamic, growth-driven environment.
* Degree in accountancy, economics, or business.
What's on offer?
* Competitive salary - Up to £90,000 base
* Performance-related bonus
* Career progression - Opportunities to grow within a thriving organisation
* Hybrid working - A flexible approach to work-life balance
* Excellent company culture - Supportive and collaborative environment
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services
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