We’re delighted to be recruiting a Finance Business Partner vacancy on behalf of a well-established and growing engineering-led organisation based in Oakham, Rutland. This Finance Business Partner role offers the opportunity to operate at a senior level, partnering closely with leadership to influence strategic decision-making and drive commercial performance within a complex, evolving environment.

Salary: £60,000 + profit share bonus + excellent benefits
Location: Oakham, Rutland
Full-time, permanent position
Employer pension contribution and death in service benefit
Opportunities for UK and international travel
Ongoing professional development and career progression
Senior leadership exposure with genuine strategic influence

Duties and responsibilities

Partner with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to support strategic planning and decision-making
Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning cycles
Produce insightful management accounts, board reports and performance analysis
Identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash flow and operational efficiency
Support pricing strategy, investment decisions and growth initiatives, including international activity
Develop financial models and business cases to support future projects and expansion
Strengthen financial controls, reporting processes and governance frameworks

Required skills and experience

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)
Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner, Financial Controller or senior commercial finance role
Background within manufacturing, engineering or a similar sector desirable
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret and present financial data clearly
Experience of producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems
Confident in influencing senior stakeholders and providing constructive challenge