Finance Business Partner

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 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

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