Finance Business Partner in City Of Bristol

Job description

About the role

We are partnering with a leading UK financial services organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner within its Commercial Finance function. This role offers the opportunity to support business strategy and decision-making by working closely with senior leadership.

The business has recently received private equity investment and is now entering its next stage of growth, undergoing a major digital transformation project.

The Finance Business Partner will provide financial planning, analysis, and commercial support across a dynamic business line, playing a key role in shaping both strategic and operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with stakeholders to understand business drivers and opportunities.
• Provide forward-looking financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Balance commercial, client, and organisational considerations in recommendations.
• Contribute to budget, forecast, and multi-year planning processes.
• Analyse revenue, costs, and performance drivers to inform decisions.
• Support pricing, investment, and operating model decisions.
• Conduct benchmarking and market reviews to inform strategy.
• Identify initiatives to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Work with teams to produce actionable financial and operational insights.
• Ensure reporting is clear, timely, and decision focused.
• Support robust financial controls and accurate reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capability.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insight.
• Experience partnering with business leaders in a commercial context.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to link numbers to strategy.
• Organised, adaptable, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Hybrid working (approx. 3 days in-office) and flexible arrangements considered.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus and regular reviews
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible options
• Pension contributions, private medical cover, and wellbeing benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working, supportive culture, employee networks

If you believe you meet the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of Bristol

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English