Interim Finance Business Partner

We are looking for an Interim Finance Business Partner to join a business at a critical time of transformation on a 12-month contract. This is a highly visible role, combining management reporting, cost analysis and operational finance, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and ongoing process improvement initiatives.

This position sits in the core business, overseeing a cost base that includes approximately 90% of payroll expenditure and most business overheads. As a result, exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to cost control are essential. This role requires someone on-site 4 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts and reporting

Perform detailed P&L variance analysis and provide meaningful insight into business performance

Present financial results, cost analysis and recommendations to senior management

Manage and oversee internal management fee and property charge processes, ensuring all transactions are correctly raised, approved and processed

Support group reporting requirements and contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles

Ensure robust financial controls and operational processes are maintained across the function

Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency and reduce manual workloads by using AI

Process Improvement & Automation

A major focus for the business is finance transformation. Significant investment has been made in automation, business intelligence and AI-driven solutions to improve reporting and operational efficiency.

The organisation has an established 12-person data team based in London that has developed a sophisticated BI environment using Looker, alongside the controlled rollout of Claude AI across the business. The successful candidate will play an active role in leveraging these tools to enhance finance processes and drive continuous improvement.

About You

We are looking for a self-starter who is comfortable taking ownership of their work, managing priorities independently and ensuring key deliverables are completed accurately and on time.

You will ideally have

Experience within management accounting, commercial finance or finance business partnering

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate financial information clearly

Experience producing management information and presenting findings to stakeholders

A process-driven mindset with a genuine interest in improving ways of working

An understanding of automation, AI or data tools within finance environments

Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates