Cooper Parry

Finance Business Partner

Location UK-East Midlands-Derby
ID 2025-1919
Category
Accounting/Finance
Position Type
Full-Time
Remote
No

About the role...

We have grown to a £150m+ turnover business this year, increasing in size both organically and through our acquisition journey! With a new private equity partner on board, our 3 year vision is exciting, fast-paced and even more transformative. We will continue to expand into new regions and sectors, but with our people and culture always at our core.

 

As part of this growth, we are looking for a Commercial Finance Managers – Business Partners to join our high performing, fast paced finance team.

 

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will provide financial expertise to support our commercial activities and make sure decisions are financially sound.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact as the business continues its exciting growth journey.

 

You will be responsible for budgeting and forecasting for one of our teams. Conducting performance-based analysis, highlighting variances, monitoring KPI’s and creating internal reports to support decision-making.

 

It is important that this role acts as a trusted partner to those teams and a conduit between financial process and operational performance. You will…

 

  • Dive into financial planning and analysis, developing and implementing financial models, collating operational assumptions and providing insights
  • Review financial reports and develop specific KPI’s and reporting to support our 3-year vision
  • Partner with internal functions to develop and monitor budgets for both revenue and cost
  • Support teams with their in-month forecast and support with delivery of regular forecasting cycles
  • Develop an MI pack and highlight any areas of focus, reporting on trends and KPIs
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies

About you...

As our next Commercial Finance Manager, you will love a fast past and fast-growing environment, revelling in the challenge. You will be a very focused individual with excellent organisation and time management skills. You will demonstrate passion for your team, being able to roll your sleeves up to get to the accurate data points, as well as work at high level helping identify and develop opportunities and minimise financial and business risks. As well as…

 

  • Experienced in financial modelling
  • Have advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Have a passion about the use of data, AI, and automation
  • Be able to build strong relationships through great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Have the confidence to challenge and show resilience where required
  • Possess Commercial Awareness and business acumen
  • Be qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferable

About us...

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

 

Check out our recent achievements:

 

  • Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
  • Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
  • Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

 

What's in it for you?

 

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results.

 

That’s why we offer things like:

 

  • A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
  • A generous holiday entitlement
  • An enhanced parental leave policy
  • An enhanced pension scheme
  • No dress code – just “wear something!”
  • A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
  • Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
  • Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

 

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

 

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

 

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

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