Job Description

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 – £70,000 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