Interim Senior Finance Business Partner

HW Finance is supporting a leading organisation through an exciting period of transformation with the appointment of an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner. This role presents a genuine opportunity to make an immediate impact, strengthening FP&A capability and supporting the commercial finance team through change.

With significant scope to drive improvements, this assignment will suit a strong Finance Business Partner with hands-on FP&A experience and a proactive, commercial mindset.

The role is Leeds-based, offered on a 6-month contract, paying £350 - £500 per day (Inside IR35).

You’ll take ownership of key activities, including

Shape strategic and operational plans through financial insight

Deliver commercial analysis to support pricing, investment, and operational decisions

Lead scenario modelling and assess financial impact under tight timelines

Own monthly forecasting and ensure KPI visibility across the division

Track performance against forecasts to highlight risks and opportunities

Take full P&L ownership and lead the presentation of results to senior leadership

Drive cost control and margin improvement

Support transformation and best practice initiatives

Set targets and lead on commission/bonus scheme design

Collaborate with data analysts to build actionable insight tools

Be the escalation point for financial approvals

Contribute to business cases, board-level presentations, and post-project reviews

We’re seeking a commercially minded finance professional who is comfortable working with multiple data sets and systems, and who has the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels of the business. This is a role with real breadth, offering plenty of opportunity to add value and drive improvement.

If you’re available immediately and looking for your next interim assignment, please get in touch.

Contact Niamh Hellewell at HW Finance.