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Interim Finance Business Partner

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Finance Business Partner (Fixed-Term Contract)

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join its high-performing team on a fixed-term contract basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with commercial stakeholders and senior business leaders, acting as a true strategic partner and helping drive key business objectives. You'll play a pivotal role in translating financial performance into meaningful insights, enabling informed decision-making across the organisation.

We're looking for a proactive, highly organised finance professional with exceptional communication skills and the ability to bring financial data to life for non-finance audiences.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Review management accounts and supporting schedules in line with established business policies, procedures and reporting deadlines.

  • Deliver core month-end reporting activities and ensure all associated reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.

  • Manage corporate cost recharges and support ad hoc recharge activities as required.

  • Prepare and review half-year and year-end financial statements, together with supporting analysis and disclosures.

  • Partner with front-line business teams to review costs against budgets and forecasts, providing meaningful challenge and insight.

  • Monitor and report on business case performance, reviewing planned versus actual expenditure on an ongoing basis.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, responding to queries and escalating matters where appropriate.

  • Maintain and enhance key financial controls, ensuring robust governance and compliance.

  • Business partner with Corporate Core leadership teams, providing analysis and insight on monthly financial results.

About You

You will be:

  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.

  • An experienced management accountant with strong commercial awareness.

  • Ideally experienced within a financial services environment.

  • A confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.

  • Highly organised, methodical and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

What's on Offer?

  • The opportunity to join a respected global financial services organisation.

  • Exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making.

  • A highly visible role where you can make a genuine impact.

  • A collaborative and supportive working environment.

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Interested? We'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV in the first instance to be considered for this opportunity.

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Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

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Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.