Robert Walters
Operations Finance Business Partner

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About the Role
I'm working with a well-established professional services organisation based in Liverpool City Centre that is looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to join its Central Finance team.
Working closely with the Programme Director and Senior Operations team, you'll act as the key finance contact across a number of programmes, providing commercial insight to support operational performance and strategic decision-making.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team where you'll deliver meaningful financial support through detailed reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You'll build financial models, provide valuable commercial insight, and help maximise revenue and profitability across the business. The organisation is committed to continuous improvement, offering a supportive environment where innovation and professional development are encouraged.
If you're looking for a role where you can influence business performance, build strong stakeholder relationships, and make a real impact through financial analysis, this could be the perfect next step.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Programme Directors, Senior Operations Managers, and wider business teams to provide commercial finance support and drive performance improvements.
- Produce detailed financial models to support operational planning, resource forecasting, and revenue growth.
- Review management accounts, investigate variances, and provide meaningful financial analysis to support decision-making.
- Develop and maintain rolling forecasts, ensuring financial information is accurate and up to date.
- Build user-friendly Excel models and reporting tools that support operational teams and improve financial visibility.
- Conduct regular P&L and contract performance reviews, using financial and KPI data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Deliver detailed cost centre reporting, explaining financial variances and recommending actions where required.
- Support the implementation of new contracts by developing financial reporting tools and embedding robust reporting processes.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-term financial plans across multiple cost centres.
- Produce ad-hoc commercial analysis and contribute to continuous improvements across the finance function through new systems and technology.
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- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
- Previous experience in a Finance Business Partner or commercially focused finance role.
- Strong financial modelling skills with advanced Excel experience.
- A proven ability to interpret financial information and communicate insights to operational stakeholders.
- Experience preparing management reports, forecasts, and financial analysis.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Experience producing P&L analysis, cost centre reporting, and variance commentary.
- Knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting tools would be advantageous.
- A proactive approach, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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