Finance Business Partner (Walton-on-Thames)

The Finance Business Partner will support the Head of FP&A in delivering high-quality financial planning, analysis, and commercial insight. The role will work closely with operational and commercial teams, helping them understand financial performance, improve decision-making, and drive profitability.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working close to the business in a lean, multi divisional environment.

EXPERIENCE

At least 3+ years’ experience in a Commercial Finance/Business Partnering in a professional services organisation

EDUCATION

• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at level 4 or above (equivalent to grade C or above).
• Part qualified Accountant – ACA/ACCA/CIMA

SKILLS

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced, agile business
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise.
• Confident at talking to external parties - must be able to discuss issues with both suppliers and clients.
• Flexible and self-motivated.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of the Finance and wider SA team.
• Able to work at a pace under pressure and meet deadlines.

Your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Act as the finance point of contact for designated business areas
• Build strong relationships with budget holders and operational leaders
• Provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support decision-making
• Drive pricing, margin analysis, and cost control initiatives
• Manage the annual budget and rolling forecast processes
• Work with budget holders to develop realistic and accountable plans
• Assist with scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis
• Manage working capital; chasing debtors and managing supplier payments
• Build strong relationships with budget holders and operational leaders
• Provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support decision-making
• Support pricing, margin analysis, and cost control initiatives
• Various administrative duties to support the finance function, which may include invoice processing and responding to supplier and client queries.
• Any additional tasks that may be reasonably required.

LOCATION

The position is based in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, with a flexible hybrid working arrangement. Presence in the office is expected at least three days per week to foster team collaboration and client engagement. Occasional travel to other offices may be required.

BENEFITS

A competitive salary is offered dependent on experience, plus employee benefits which include private medical insurance, pension, life assurance based on 3x annual salary, and a cycle to work scheme (all benefits are subject to eligibility criteria).