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Finance Business PartnerNewton-le-Willows (Hybrid)Up to £55,000 + benefits Dot Partners are working with a rapidly growing £300m group that has expanded significantly through acquisition in recent years. As the business continues to scale, the finance function is evolving too - and they are now looking to bring in a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to help raise standards, improve visibility of performance, and strengthen financial discipline across the group. This role sits within a large finance team of around 45 people and reports directly to a senior finance leader who was brought in to help modernise the function. It's an opportunity to join at a point where the business knows where it wants to get to - better processes, stronger controls and more automation - but needs the right people to help get it there. For someone who enjoys partnering with operational teams, improving reporting, and influencing decision-making , this role offers genuine scope to make an impact. The Role You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders across the business, helping them understand performance and make better decisions. Alongside business partnering responsibilities, this role will also play a key part in the production and improvement of management accounts , helping bring consistency and stronger standards across the finance team. Key responsibilities will include: Partnering with operational teams and budget holders to provide clear financial insight Producing monthly management accounts and reporting packs with meaningful commentary Delivering variance analysis and highlighting performance drivers Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles across the group Identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improved cost control Working with the wider finance team to strengthen processes and financial discipline Supporting improvements in reporting, systems and automation over time Helping improve oversight of working capital and cashflow , including invoice financing The Opportunity This role would suit someone who enjoys getting stuck in and improving how things work . The finance function has grown quickly alongside the wider business, so there is plenty of scope to: Improve reporting and controls Help standardise processes across acquired businesses Influence how finance partners with operations Raise the overall standard of financial information and decision support It's the type of role where someone with the right mindset can genuinely shape how finance operates within the business. About You You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience working in a commercially focused finance role. You'll likely bring: Experience in Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance Strong management accounting and reporting capability Confidence working with operational stakeholders and explaining numbers clearly Strong analytical skills and attention to detail The ability to challenge constructively and improve existing processes Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems Experience working in growing or acquisitive businesses or within invoice discounting environments would be advantageous, but not essential. Working Pattern Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (flexible) Hybrid working available (typically 2 days from home once established) Initial period will involve being more visible on-site to build relationships Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a large, fast-growing business at a point where finance is evolving . The successful candidate will have the chance to work closely with senior leadership, influence how finance partners with the business, and help shape the next phase of the finance function's development. If this sounds like the type of role where you could add real value, we'd love to hear from you . Apply via Dot Partners or contact us directly for a confidential conversation.

We're partnering with a well respected not-for-profit organisation based in Leyland that supports vulnerable people across the local community. The organisation delivers a mix of frontline outreach services alongside a network of retail stores, creating a varied and operationally interesting environment from a finance perspective.They are now looking to appoint a Financial Controller to lead the finance function and provide clear, practical financial leadership to the organisation. The role You'll report directly to the Chief Executive, work closely with the senior leadership team and trustees, and manage a small finance team of two Finance Assistants.The role is hands-on and broad in scope, with responsibility for ensuring the organisation's finances are well controlled, clearly reported and fit to support decision making. It's not overly corporate or process-heavy, but it does require someone who is comfortable taking ownership and bringing structure where needed. Key responsibilities include: Preparation of monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management, with regular forward looking insight Full balance sheet ownership, including reconciliations and control accounts Oversight of day-to-day finance operations, including purchase ledger, sales invoicing, payroll reconciliation and payments Supporting non-finance managers to understand and use financial information Working with external accountants and auditors on year end and statutory requirements Ensuring financial controls, policies and processes are proportionate, robust and followed Acting as a trusted finance partner to the CEO and trustees Key Requirements: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) preferred Open to candidates stepping up into a Financial Controller role, or those stepping down into a part-time position for greater flexibility and better work/life balance A creative, out of the box thinker who can solve problems without overcomplicating things Agile approach to working, comfortable adapting priorities as the organisation evolves Ability to move at pace and respond to changing business needs Demonstrates emotional intelligence, with the ability to engage appropriately with service users and non-finance colleagues Pragmatic, collaborative working style suited to a values-led, people-focused organisation Experience using Xero would be beneficial but not essential Knowledge of Charity SORP is helpful but not essential Benefits £60,000 FTE (£48,000 for 29 hours / 4 days) Part-time role 29 hours per week Open to 4 or 5 days, depending on preference Hybrid working, typically 2-3 days in the office Pension of 6% employer / 2% employee A genuinely flexible, adult approach to working hours and workload The organisation is known for being supportive, ethical and pragmatic. There's a strong sense of trust, very little ego, and a real focus on doing the right thing rather than ticking boxes.