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Overview Finance Business Partner - Ipswich. 3 days in the office. £43,000 - £48,000. Full-time. We are looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our central finance team in Ipswich. This is a great opportunity for a qualified (or nearly qualified) ACCA/CIMA professional to make an impact in a busy, people-focused organisation. Responsibilities Produce accurate monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and divisional reporting including KPIs. Manage the month-end timetable, complete balance sheet reconciliations, and deliver budgets and forecasts in partnership with Operational Heads. Act as a trusted advisor, monitor performance, highlight risks, and support with mitigation strategies. Provide commercial and strategic input across the business, including financial support on bids, pricing, investment appraisals, and contract mobilisations or demobilisations. Liaise with internal and external auditors, ensure compliance and accuracy, and support the Senior Finance Business Partner and operational teams with ad hoc requests. About You Qualified or finalist in ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent). Strong management accounting and business partnering experience. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Commercially minded with attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Benefits Benefits include: 25+ days holiday (goes up to 26 days after 1 year service + bank holidays), pension, sick pay, wellbeing support, lifestyle discounts, colleague recognition schemes, and more. Contact Sian Burke for more information.