Gleeson Recruitment Group
**This is a 12 month fixed term contract**
I'm currently partnering with a well-established organisation that is undergoing a significant period of change and investment. As part of this journey, they're looking to appoint a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to support a high-profile cost transformation programme.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and driving meaningful business change.
The Role
Working as a trusted partner to senior leaders across the business, you will play a key role in identifying cost-saving opportunities, challenging existing processes and providing financial insight to support strategic transformation initiatives.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to shape and deliver cost transformation programmes
- Providing robust financial analysis, modelling and insight to support business decisions
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and drive value creation
- Tracking and reporting transformation benefits against agreed targets
- Supporting business cases for investment, change initiatives and operational improvements
- Challenging assumptions and influencing decision-making through data-led insights
- Working collaboratively with finance and operational teams to embed sustainable change
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Previous experience in a Finance Business Partnering role
- Strong experience supporting cost transformation, efficiency programmes or business change initiatives
- The ability to engage, influence and challenge senior stakeholders confidently
- Excellent commercial acumen and analytical skills
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities
- A proactive, delivery-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
What's on Offer
- A highly visible role with exposure to executive-level stakeholders
- The opportunity to make a tangible impact on business performance
- A collaborative and forward-thinking environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
If you're a commercially minded Finance Business Partner with a track record of supporting transformation and delivering measurable cost improvements, I'd be keen to discuss this opportunity with you.
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