Finance Business Partner
Nijhuis Saur Industries UK and Ireland
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Stoke-on-Trent
Contract type: Full time

Summary
We are seeking a qualified and motivated Finance Business Partner to support the financial reporting cycle and play a key role in assisting with the preparation of financial statements and external audit processes, as well as monthly management accounts. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively across the business.
This role is essential in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of financial reporting and will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external auditors.
Duties And Responsibilities
To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040.
To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, maintaining B-Corp Certification.
To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet.
Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Are you a recruiter?
Please do not call or email us unless we have contacted you first. We believe that we can find our new colleagues ourselves, therefore agency support is not desired. Profiles and resumes sent unsolicited by agencies, even if you send them directly to a hiring manager, will be treated as direct applications from the candidate.
Join our #missionwater
We are seeking a qualified and motivated Finance Business Partner to support the financial reporting cycle and play a key role in assisting with the preparation of financial statements and external audit processes, as well as monthly management accounts. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively across the business.
This role is essential in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of financial reporting and will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external auditors.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports in line with IFRS or applicable reporting standards.
- Support external audit activities, including preparing schedules, responding to audit queries, and ensuring all supporting documentation is provided.
- Work closely with operational and departmental stakeholders to provide financial insight, variance analysis, and recommendations for performance improvement.
- Act as a business partner to key stakeholders, helping them understand financial results and their impact on operational performance.
- Support in the development and implementation of financial controls, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure accurate general ledger maintenance and month-end closing activities.
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insight into variances and business drivers.
- Continuously seek process improvements and automation opportunities within financial reporting and audit preparation.
- ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant finance experience, preferably in a business partnering or reporting role.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, with proven experience in financial statement preparation.
- The ideal candidate would have experience in audit processes, either from a corporate or public practice environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage 50/Sage 200 and HFM) is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for career growth and continuous professional development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Exposure to a dynamic and evolving finance function.
- Opportunity to work remotely 2 days per week (or negotiable).
- The salary is between £55,000 & £65,000 per year, depending on your professional experience.
- Holidays 25 + bank holidays (Also buy & Sell Scheme)
- Probationary Period – 6 months.
- Pension – Can join immediately or auto enrolled after 3 months - Employee 5% and Employer 5% via salary sacrifice.
- Eligible to join Private Healthcare after successfully completing probation.
- Enrolled in Group Income Protection and Death in Service (4 x basic salary) upon commencement of employment.
- Notice – 1 week during probation, increasing to 1 month thereafter.
To reach Net Zero emissions across our value chain by 2040.
To continuously meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, accountability, maintaining B-Corp Certification.
To be a socially responsible company creating a positive impact to all stakeholders including workers, communities, customers, and our planet.
Nijhuis Saur Industries UK & Ireland are an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspects of employment in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Are you a recruiter?
Please do not call or email us unless we have contacted you first. We believe that we can find our new colleagues ourselves, therefore agency support is not desired. Profiles and resumes sent unsolicited by agencies, even if you send them directly to a hiring manager, will be treated as direct applications from the candidate.
Join our #missionwater
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resumeSimilar jobs
Online Tutor - Part Time
FindTutors,
Stoke-on-Trent
1 day ago
We are searching for an innovative and energetic person to join our excellent team of UK tutors to give Online Tutoring sessions. You would have to prepare a specific programme to help students improve their academic performance.We're looking for a qualified online tutor to join our team of professional tutors that support our students at all stages of their education.At...

Registered Manager Childrens Home
Esland,
Stoke-on-Trent
2 weeks ago
Department: ResidentialEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Meadowstile Farm - Stoke-on-TrentReporting To: Regional ManagerCompensation: £44,000 - £52,000 / yearDescriptionBecome an Eslander and start a truly rewarding careerEsland are driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.Esland are embarking on an exciting period of growth and are therefore looking for a passionate Registered Manager to join...

Consultant / Senior Hydrogeologist
Stantec,
Stoke-on-Trent
3 weeks ago
The OpportunityDue to our expanding workload, an exciting opportunity for an MSc-qualified Hydrogeologist to join our growing and highly successful multidisciplinary team has emerged. We seek energetic and innovative staff to work as part of integrated project teams of geo-environmental and geotechnical specialists who can deliver our solution-oriented services to our existing and new clients.Although the remit is national, this...
