Finance Business Partner | Runcorn | £55,000 - £65,000 As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in the financial management and decision-making processes of the business. You will be responsible for overseeing financial planning, analysis, reporting, and budgeting activities to support the strategic objectives of the organisation. Main duties include; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives. Manage and optimise financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial analysis to support effective decision-making. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards, and oversee risk management and internal controls. Develop and maintain financial models and performance metrics to monitor and improve business performance. Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborating with department managers to develop and monitor budgets. Analysing financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement. Communicating financial insights and recommendations to senior management. Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls. Participating in cross-functional meetings to provide financial expertise and support decision-making. Candidate profile; Qualified ACCA/CIMA Excellent communication skills, experience of working closely with senior stakeholders Advanced Excel/data manipulation skills ERP system experience