Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Business Partner – Waste

Drive performance. Influence decisions. Shape commercial success.

We're looking for a commercially focused Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Waste Finance team, reporting directly to the Head of Commercial Finance . This is a high-impact role where you'll partner with senior operational leaders, challenge performance, and help maximise revenue and profitability across a portfolio of key contracts.

You'll also lead and develop a Junior FBP , making this a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role while staying close to the commercial action.

What you'll be doing

Commercial leadership & business partnering

• Act as the key finance contact for Operational Key Account Managers and Directors
• Build strong relationships to understand performance, risks, and opportunities
• Challenge and support Operations to drive revenue growth and margin improvement
• Provide scenario modelling and insightful analysis to support decision making and bids
• Lead the financial input into budgets, forecasts, and strategic planning

Financial reporting & control

• Own the accurate and timely delivery of P&L and working capital reporting
• Ensure revenue is recognised in line with Group policy
• Take responsibility for purchase accruals accuracy across your portfolio
• Produce monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis
• Present results to senior stakeholders including HoCF and Operations Directors

Contract & performance management

• Support and attend contract performance reviews
• Work closely with Billing to ensure timely and accurate invoicing
• Oversee accrued income and aged items , driving transparency and resolution
• Partner with Credit Control to maximise cash collection
• Ensure system orders for sales and costs are accurate and well managed

Leadership & wider contribution

• Lead, support and develop your direct report (Junior FBP)
• Support the Head of Commercial Finance with ad hoc analysis and reporting
• Play a key role in driving initiatives to reduce working capital and improve performance

What we're looking for

• Fully qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA with commercial experience
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence at senior level
• Advanced Excel capability
• Proven ability to translate complex financials into clear, actionable insight
• Experience working in a fast-paced, changing environment
• A proactive, energetic approach with a drive to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines
• Strong integrity and commitment to robust governance and controls
• Previous experience in a commercial or operational environment (highly desirable)
• Leadership capability with the ability to motivate and develop others

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a visible, commercially critical role where you'll directly influence business performance, work closely with senior stakeholders, and have real scope to progress your career.

You'll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment with the flexibility to travel across the UK as required.