Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Business Partner – Waste
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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
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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

• 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

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.

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