Divisional Senior Finance Business Partner

Elior Uk; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering and facilities management company in Macclesfield is seeking a Divisional Senior Finance Business Partner to support their Education and Healthcare divisions. The role involves providing financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving performance. Key qualifications include finance business partnering experience and strong analytical skills. This position offers fantastic perks including free meals, a flexible working environment, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working

Generous holiday allowance

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes

Company car or car allowance

Qualifications

• Strong experience in finance business partnering or senior finance roles.
• Proven ability to operate in divisional or multi-site environments.
• Experience driving performance through financial insight and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the lead finance partner to divisional leadership teams.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and divisional financial reporting.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports to senior management.

Skills

Finance business partnering

Commercial acumen

Financial analysis

Strong Excel skills

Communication with non-finance stakeholders

Strategic mindset

Organizational skills

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Divisional Senior Finance Business Partner

We’re looking for a Divisional Senior Finance Business Partner to support our Education and Healthcare divisions from our Macclesfield office. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you’ll work closely with divisional leadership to provide high-quality financial insight, support strategic decision-making, and drive business performance.

This is a highly commercial role, with responsibility for financial planning, reporting, and identifying opportunities to improve growth, efficiency, and profitability.

Our London and Macclesfield offices are more than just places to work - they’re spaces to grow, connect, and thrive. With fantastic food, a supportive culture, and development opportunities, we make sure you feel valued every day.

What you’ll be doing…

• Acting as the lead finance partner to divisional leadership teams
• Supporting new business growth and retention opportunities
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and divisional financial reporting
• Providing detailed financial analysis, scenario planning, and performance insights
• Identifying risks and opportunities to improve financial outcomes
• Collaborating cross-functionally to support business initiatives and cost management
• Driving continuous improvement in financial processes and controls
• Preparing and presenting financial reports and dashboards to senior management
• Leading, managing, and developing two Senior Commercial Finance Managers

Working pattern: Monday to Friday | Hybrid working

What can you bring?

• Strong experience in finance business partnering or senior finance roles
• Proven ability to operate in divisional or multi-site environments
• Excellent commercial acumen and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate financial insight to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong Excel, financial systems, and data analysis capability
• Experience driving performance through financial insight and collaboration
• Strategic mindset with strong organisation and prioritisation skills

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals – Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working – including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind – generous holiday allowance of 33 days, with the option to buy more.
• Leave for life’s important moments – whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time – paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow – career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security – pension schemes and life assurance.
• Drive in Style – Enjoy a company car or car allowance

One small thing— we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!

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