Average Business Partner salary in Cardiff

Robert Half Talent solutions are seeking a permanent Finance Business Partner in a growing manufacturing organisationLocation: East Cardiff (Fully On-site)Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 (Based on experience)Hours: 39 hours | Early finish Fridays | Flexible start timesThe OpportunityJoin a rapidly growing manufacturing organisation in East Cardiff. This high-technology site is receiving massive capital investment. You will join an exceptionally welcoming finance team where previously placed candidates genuinely love to work.Whether you are an experienced analyst or a driven individual looking to be trained up, we want to hear from you.The PerksHealthcare: Private Health Insurance (including family cover).On-site Wellness: Free fully equipped gym and on-site café.Time Off: 25 days holiday + bank holidays.What You Will DoOwn the Data: Drive cost modelling, bill of materials (BOM), and process data collection.Collaborate: Partner cross-functionally to ensure precise engineering change management.Optimise: Improve internal financial controls and streamline ERP systems.Analyse: Deliver periodic manufacturing variance analysis and audit support.What You NeedExperience: Minimum 2 years in finance with essential manufacturing sector exposure.Systems: Strong Excel skills and essential knowledge of SAP (or equivalent ERP).Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant, or actively studying towards it.Traits: A self-starter with a positive, adaptable, and detail-oriented mindset.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

The position of Finance Business Partner in the not-for-profit sector offers an exciting opportunity to manage financial processes and contribute to the organisation's mission. Based in Cardiff, this permanent role requires strong accounting expertise and attention to detailClient DetailsThis is an established not-for-profit organisation with a focus on delivering impactful initiatives in its sector. As a small-sized organisation, it values precision and dedication in its Accounting & Finance team to support its ongoing goals.DescriptionThe Finance Business Partner contributes to the Group's strategic objectives by providing accurate, timely, and relevant financial information to the Senior Management Team and Board.The purpose of this role is to work closely with head of service and operational teams to deliver accurate financial information, meaningful performance insights and forecasting, and proactive advice. Through strong relationships and collaboration, the Finance Business Partner helps drive financial sustainability, efficiency, and value for money. Each postholder will support either the repairs service or wider departmental finance needs.What you will be doing;· Produce monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis to agreed deadlines for all Group companies.· Prepare quarterly forecasts and rolling budgets.· Oversee general ledger integrity, including control account reconciliations, corrections, and adjustments.· Provide tailored monthly budget reports and meet with budget holders to review variances, cost control, and grant-related expenditure and identify opportunities for efficiencies and solutions. Offer training where needed.· Support the annual budget process, engaging managers, preparing schedules, and coordinating SLT review.· Assist with year-end financial statements and external audit.· Identify opportunities to improve processes related to management accounts, forecasting, and budgeting.· Submit accurate financial information for benchmarking.· Prepare information for Welsh Government and other required returns.· Oversee management accounts schedules completed by other finance team members.· Undertake ad hoc project work as required.ProfileRequirements of the roleEssential· Fully qualified CIMA or CCAB or have equivalent level of experience and be working towards qualified status. QBE's will also be considered with relevant experience.· Significant experience in preparing management and statutory accounts, forecasts and financial reports.· Excellent understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance management· Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; competent with financial systems and reporting tools.· High level of accuracy and attention to detail.· Able to work independently, manage priorities, and meet tight deadlines· Skilled in in analysing complex financial information and presenting clear insights to non-financial stakeholders.· Collaborative approach with strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with Head of service and operational teams· Proactive in challenging and improving processes and identifying opportunities for efficiencies and value for money.· Demonstrates customer focus, professionalism, accuracy, resilience, and alignment with corporate values.Desirable· Experience working with senior management.· Knowledge of Open Accounts software.Job OfferCompetitive salary of £44,000 per annum.Hybrid working - 1 day a week in the office (Fridays)Option of 2 amazing career average pensions to choose from25 days annual leave + Christmas close down (3 extra days) + bank holidays

Finance Business Partner (Tech & Transformation)Cardiff, 1 day per week onsiteUp to £71,000A global organisation is looking for a Finance Business Partner to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be joining the digital team as they undertake major programmes and projects to update and digitalise processes across the organisation. Acting as the trusted business partner to c-suite and heads of department within the function, you will provide strategic financial oversight, planning and performance management for digital transformation initiatives, ensuring investment decisions are supported by clear commercial insight.BENEFITSThis role allows 25-days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 5 days, 10% employer pension contributions, life assurance and more. Hybrid working is offered with the need to be in the Cardiff office once per week. RESPONSIBILITIESAs a Finance Business Partner, you will:Act as the key finance business partner to the digital department, supporting investment decisions, business cases and project priorities with clear financial insight.Lead financial planning, forecasting and budgeting for several programmes and smaller projects, ensuring funding and resource plans support long-term organisational goals.Oversee the financial performance of large multi-year projects, monitoring costs, risks and value delivery, while providing regular updates to the Head of FP&A and CFO.Partner with project and business leaders to ensure financial impacts of delivery plans, scope changes and priorities are reflected accurately in forecasts.Strengthen financial governance and reporting by improving cost control, forecasting accuracy, financial modelling, scenario analysis and compliance with accounting standards.Prepare and present financial analysis and insights for senior leadership and the board.REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCETo be considered for the role of Finance Business Partner, you must have:A degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.A professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).Strong experience in FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering within a technology or digital environment.Experience supporting on large, complex and multi-year programmes.Experience working with senior stakeholders in matrixed or global organisations.Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to turn complex financial data into clear business insights.High proficiency in financial systems, ERP/ forecasting tools and Excel. Proven experience working with large datasets, with exposure to AI or automation.NEXT STEPSIf you’re interested in becoming a Finance Business Partner apply today with your current CV. Our team will review your application to see if it’s a match and get in touch to learn more about you. If you aren't contacted within 7 days, please assume your application was not selected.Why wait? Don’t miss out!