Finance Business Partner
Location: Yeovil (BA21 5BU) with travel to other sites
Employment type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Depending on experience plus Car Allowance
What s in it for you
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you re not just taking a job you re starting a career with real support behind it.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Hybrid working
- Car Allowance
- Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
- 24/7 access to a virtual GP? and Mental health support & counselling services?
- Cycle to Work scheme?
- Discount club – supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!
- Life assurance cover?
- Long service recognition?
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Active local social committees?
- Regular social events?
- Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?
About the role
As Finance Business Partner, you ll work closely with the Divisional Finance Director to deliver high-quality Management Information (MI) and commercial insight that supports strategic decision-making.
You ll play a key role in preparing accurate financial data, maintaining strong controls, and ensuring tight management of working capital contributing directly to both divisional success and wider group investment. This is a highly visible role, partnering with the MD and senior leadership team to drive performance through clear, actionable financial reporting.
This is a full-time permanent role and will be mostly based from our office in Yeovil, with occasional travel to other offices.
As a Finance Business Partner, you will
- Partner with the local MD and senior leadership team to deliver relevant management information
- Collaborate with finance and commercial teams across the group to ensure control compliance
- Manage working capital, including cashflow preparation, WIP control, and billing process improvements
- Maintain key tax control accounts and oversee payroll processes for finance sign-off
- Lead and support divisional projects, such as system integrations and acquisition activity
- Ensure best practice controls are followed and continuously improved
- Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process
- Act as a senior leader within the division, mentoring and supporting junior team members
About you
We re looking for a fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA professional with a sharp analytical mind and a forward-thinking approach to data. You have a genuine interest in the commercial side of finance and enjoy using your creativity to solve problems and add value. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, and you know how to influence and gain buy-in from stakeholders at all levels.
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities
We re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.
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