Resourcery Group are working with a PE backed company that are looking to bring on board a Finance Business Partner into their commercial team in Chester. This is a 12 month fixed term contract offering hybrid working (3 office/2 WFH) paying in the region of £65,000 - £75,000 per annum. This role is a key role within the company as you will be liaising with finance and non-finance colleagues with the communication of the numbers to support commercial decision making. The Finance Business Partner role: Establish robust relationships across the business, ensuring frequent collaboration Understand stakeholders’ information needs and effectively communicate and implement these throughout the business Educate the business on financial and commercial data to empower informed decision-making Critically assess business performance and provide constructive feedback and solutions for improvement Work closely with the data community to ensure the data strategy is in sync with the overall strategic vision of the business Support stakeholders in understanding the business’s performance metrics and trends Partner with the finance team to support and challenge budget holders, ensuring financial accountability and efficiency Support and develop the budgeting and forecasting processes Monitor and forecast the business’s cash flow, working pro actively with stakeholders to enhance the cash position Provide ad hoc financial projections for various projects and investments Develop and maintain rolling forecasts and ongoing reviews of profitability and variances to budget Manage the creation and distribution of business reports, including financial performance, sales, marketing and key performance indicators Ensure the continued accuracy of data and reports Provide clear visibility and communication of performance against budgets and prior periods Support the preparation of information required by third parties such as regulators and investors Analyse business performance and key indicators to identify improvement areas Provide detailed insights and effectively communicate figures through compelling storytelling The ideal candidate background: Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or ACCA) with post-qualification experience in Commercial Finance Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the business Comfortable working with and presenting to senior management Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Confident in asking questions and challenging business performance and processes Ability to work pro actively and effectively with multiple departments across the business Strong sense of accountability and ownership in all tasks and responsibilities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Advanced IT skills, particularly in Excel Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to solve complex problems Excellent organisational skills, with effective time management and the ability to prioritise and work under pressure Be a collaborative team player who is driven by both team and individual success