Finance Business Partner

Are you a commercially focused finance professional ready to make a real impact in a growing business? We're looking for a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join our ambitious team based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence strategic decisions, and drive performance as part of a business experiencing strong growth and transformation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about turning financial insights into meaningful outcomes, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering - Build strong relationships with departmental heads to provide insightful financial support and challenge decision-making where appropriate.
• Budgeting & Forecasting - Lead the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
• Financial Analysis - Deliver detailed analysis of financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to drive profitability.
• Performance Reporting - Produce timely and accurate monthly management reports with commentary, KPIs, and variance analysis.
• Project Support - Support strategic projects and investment appraisals, providing financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Continuous Improvement - Work closely with operational teams to streamline processes, improve financial controls, and implement best practices.

What We're Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance role
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.