Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Business Partner Leeds City Centre | £65,000–£70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits | 2 Days in Office This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven Senior Finance Business Partner ready to step into a high-impact, senior-facing role with real ownership and progression potential. We’re working with a fast-moving, agile business based in Leeds City Centre to recruit a Finance Business Partner who will act as the right hand to the Head of Commercial Finance. This is a key role, leading on strategic planning and performance insight for one or more executive functions — with two direct reports and regular exposure to leadership. Why Apply? • True influence: You’ll be embedded with functional Execs, helping to shape commercial decisions and drive strategic outcomes. • Team leadership: Manage and mentor two Finance Business Partners — a great platform to develop your leadership skills. • Variety & pace: No two days are the same; from building financial models to challenging business cases and delivering board-level insight. • Hybrid working: 2 days in the Leeds office, 3 from home. Balance and flexibility built in. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead on strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting for one or more functional areas • Deliver robust financial reporting and insight to drive operational performance • Work closely with senior stakeholders to challenge and support key decisions • Manage and develop two direct reports, supporting their professional growth • Monitor performance against KPIs and business objectives • Provide commercial input into revenue generation, sales incentives, and pricing decisions • Champion cost efficiency, headcount control, and risk mitigation across functions What We’re Looking For • A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with solid Finance Business Partnering experience • Strong communicator with proven stakeholder management skills at senior levels • A commercial mindset – you’re comfortable challenging, influencing, and adding value • Advanced Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail • Proactive, hands-on, and passionate about driving business performance The Offer • £65,000 – £72,000 base salary • Performance-related bonus • 26 days’ holiday + bank holidays + birthday and wellness days off • Excellent pension, private healthcare, and flexible benefits • Clear progression path and real autonomy