Full job descriptionWe’re working on an excellent opportunity for a qualified Finance Business Partner to join a growing hospitality and entertainment group on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Partnering closely with senior team, you’ll provide commercial insight and analysis to support decision-making, improve profitability, and evaluate new growth initiatives across the hospitality division.


Responsibilities:
*Partner with senior hospitality leadership to support commercial decision-making and financial performance
*Deliver detailed analysis on performance, F&B profitability, operational efficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities
*Translate financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
*Assess the commercial impact of new initiatives and support the business in making informed decisions at pace
*Drive best practice in commercial finance and business partnering across the hospitality function
*Support strategic projects, transformation initiatives, and wider commercial finance activities


Requirements:
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong post-qualified commercial finance experience
*Previous experience within retail, hospitality, leisure, or other consumer-facing businesses
*Proven Finance Business Partnering experience supporting senior commercial stakeholders
*Experience operating within a PE-backed, high-growth, or fast-paced environment
*Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence decision-making through insight and analysis
*Comfortable leveraging AI or Modelling tools (e.g. Claude or TM1) to enhance analysis and reporting
*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
*Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; strong PowerPoint and data analysis capabilities
*Experience of driving change, process improvements, and transformation initiatives


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