Finance Business Partner (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: South Oxfordshire (On-site)
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 per annum
About the Client
This well-established organisation operates within the Engineering sector and continues to grow in a competitive and fast-paced environment. With a focus on performance, collaboration and strategic development, they are dedicated to nurturing a culture of continuous improvement, where learning is a lifelong journey, and challenges are opportunities for growth.
About the Job
This 12-month fixed term contract offers a commercially focused Finance Business Partner opportunity, ideal for a qualified professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment. Acting as a trusted advisor to key departments, you will drive financial performance, support decision-making, and influence strategic direction through insightful analysis and business partnering.
Duties will include:
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Leading month-end performance reporting, identifying necessary adjustments and delivering clear, actionable insights
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Managing budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with operational and strategic goals
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Preparing and presenting monthly performance reviews to senior stakeholders, highlighting key variances and actions
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Developing robust business cases and providing financial input on investment decisions and scenario planning
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Tracking project cashflows and advising on financial measures to ensure successful delivery
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Supporting effective resource allocation and identifying cost optimisation opportunities
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Creating, maintaining and improving financial models to support business analysis and strategic initiatives
About the Successful Applicant
You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with at least two years’ experience in a finance business partnering role. You’ll be confident working independently, with strong Excel and Power BI skills, and able to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders. Prior experience in a project-focused or engineering environment will be an advantage.
What You Will Receive in Return
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation on a fixed term basis, contributing to key projects and high-level financial decisions. You’ll benefit from a collaborative and supportive culture, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to add tangible value in a commercially focused role. A competitive salary is on offer, alongside professional development and the potential for future opportunities within the wider business.