HW Finance is supporting a leading organisation through an exciting period of transformation with the appointment of an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner. This role presents a genuine opportunity to make an immediate impact, strengthening FP&A capability and supporting the commercial finance team through change.

With significant scope to drive improvements, this assignment will suit a strong Finance Business Partner with hands‑on FP&A experience and a proactive, commercial mindset.

The role is Leeds‑based, offered on a 6‑month contract, paying £350 – £500 per day (Inside IR35).

You’ll take ownership of key activities, including:

• Shape strategic and operational plans through financial insight
• Deliver commercial analysis to support pricing, investment, and operational decisions
• Lead scenario modelling and assess financial impact under tight timelines
• Own monthly forecasting and ensure KPI visibility across the division
• Track performance against forecasts to highlight risks and opportunities
• Take full P&L ownership and lead the presentation of results to senior leadership
• Drive cost control and margin improvement
• Support transformation and best practice initiatives
• Set targets and lead on commission/bonus scheme design
• Collaborate with data analysts to build actionable insight tools
• Be the escalation point for financial approvals
• Contribute to business cases, board-level presentations, and post-project reviews

We’re seeking a commercially minded finance professional who is comfortable working with multiple data sets and systems, and who has the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels of the business. This is a role with real breadth, offering plenty of opportunity to add value and drive improvement.

If you’re available immediately and looking for your next interim assignment, please get in touch.

Contact Niamh Hellewell at HW Finance.