Reed Finance is currently working with a well-established organisation based in Middlesbrough who are seeking a commercially focused Finance Business Partner. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, influencing key business decisions, and driving financial performance through insightful analysis and strategic support.As a trusted partner to site leadership, you will play a pivotal role in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to shape the future success of the business unit.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary finance contact and trusted business partner for site management, providing key financial metrics, analysis, and commercial insight.Develop strong working relationships with operational stakeholders to support informed decision-making.Provide financial expertise and guidance on new business initiatives, capital investments, and projects.Promote financial awareness across the business, ensuring cost and revenue impacts are understood at all levels.Lead the month-end process, delivering detailed variance analysis and actionable insights to key stakeholders.Present monthly financial results to senior management and operational teams, helping drive an understanding of business performance and profitability.Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic plans, including relevant KPI reporting.Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ..... full job details .....