Finance Business Partner

Commercial Finance Business Partner (6 Month FTC) Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Flexitime & Hybrid Working Join a well-established and successful SME business based in Stockport as a Commercial Finance Business Partner on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to play a key role in supporting business performance, providing valuable financial insight and influencing strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you will help drive financial improvements, challenge business performance and identify opportunities for growth and profitability. The Role: As Commercial Finance Business Partner, you will bridge the gap between finance and operations, providing meaningful financial analysis and commercial support to help drive business performance. Key Responsibilities: Business Partnering: Work closely with senior management and operational teams, providing financial insight and supporting commercial decision-making. Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead and support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. Financial Analysis: Deliver detailed financial analysis, variance reporting and commentary to identify key trends, risks and opportunities. Commercial Performance: Analyse profitability, margins, costs and key business drivers to support improved financial performance. Management Reporting: Prepare and present meaningful financial reports, KPIs and performance analysis to senior stakeholders. Strategic Support: Support business planning, commercial initiatives and investment decisions through financial modelling and analysis. Process Improvements: Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, processes and systems to drive greater efficiency. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across the business, challenging assumptions and translating financial information into clear, actionable recommendations. About You: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or a strong finalist with relevant commercial finance experience. Previous experience within a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Management Accountant or similar role. Strong budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial modelling skills. Commercially focused, with the ability to interpret financial information and identify opportunities to improve business performance. Excellent Excel and analytical skills. Confident communicating with financial and non-financial stakeholders at all levels. Proactive, hands-on and comfortable working within an SME environment. Strong relationship-building skills with the confidence to challenge, influence and support business decisions. Available to commit to a 6-month fixed-term contract. What's Next? If you're an experienced Commercial Finance Business Partner or commercially focused accountant looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Not Quite the Right Fit? If you're a finance professional seeking something different in terms of location, salary or contract length, please get in touch. We have other opportunities available. And if you know someone who might be interested, we'd love to hear from them!