Finance Business Partner - The Niche Partnership : Job Details

Step into a role where your input will genuinely shape the future of a growing business. Joining a high-performing finance team as a Finance Business Partner at this defence and tech-focused company, you'll work closely with department heads to drive improvements and profitability. With state-of-the-art facilities, truly hybrid working, private medical cover, a matched pension, flexible working arrangements and more, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and make a tangible impact.If you’re ready to partner with stakeholders, improve processes, and contribute to the bottom line in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, apply today!Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Business partnering with department heads to provide support and advice about cost centres
• Delivering detailed and accurate forecasting for non-labour costs and supply-side labour recoveries
• Analysing financial data to identify opportunities for improving profitability and growth
• Preparing accurate management reports to inform key decision-making across the business
• Reviewing and reconciling balance sheets
• Supporting bid preparation for contracts
• Identifying and implementing process improvements within finance and accounting practices
• Supporting the wider finance team and business

What you will need:

• Previous experience in a similar role, such as Finance Business Partner / Management Accountant / Accountant / Commercial Accountant
• Industry experience with exposure to projects and/or contract management would be beneficial
• An inquisitive mindset with a strong focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables (Power BI experience is a plus)
• Confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders

What you will get:

• Hybrid working (usually 1-2 days in office per week, the rest from home)
• Flexible working set up
• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare – covering your partner as well as you
• Income protection
• Matched pensions up to 7%
• Employee assistance programme
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas
• Modern workspace with break-out areas, canteen and a gym
• Career growth opportunities

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION…because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.