Finance Business Partner

Our Client:

Head4Talent are currently working exclusively with a fast growing business in Cardiff that a looking to hire a finance business partner.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their business partnering skills while providing meaningful financial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Reporting to the FD you will work closely with both finance and operational teams, delivering high-quality financial reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and helping stakeholders understand the financial drivers of business performance.

The Role:

• Manage the timely and accurate production of monthly financial performance reports.
• Prepare and analyse monthly Profit & Loss reports, identifying and explaining variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Support the development and maintenance of rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and longer-term financial plans.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and support informed decision-making.
• Build strong working relationships across finance and operations to improve the quality, visibility, and understanding of financial information.
• Assist in establishing and embedding robust financial processes, controls, and reporting standards across the business.
• Produce monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals and prepayments, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the continuous development of financial reporting and forecasting practices.
• Contribute to wider business performance reviews by providing analysis, commentary, and recommendations.

About You:

You will be a confident communicator with strong analytical skills and a passion for partnering with stakeholders to drive business performance.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Previous experience in management accounting, financial analysis, or a finance business partnering role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively.
• Proactive problem-solving ability and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.