Interim Finance Business Partner | High-Growth International Business

Harmonic are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a high-growth international business operating within the media space in their search for an experienced Finance Business Partner for a 12 month contract. Operating across multiple business units, the organisation is undergoing continued transformation and is looking to strengthen its commercial finance capability.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making, and providing meaningful financial insight within a complex, multi-functional environment.

The Role

Reporting into a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will support a portfolio of business areas namely with transformative strategic programmes, taking ownership of planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. You’ll act as a key link between finance and the wider business, helping leaders understand performance, manage costs, and make informed strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across business units
• Deliver clear, insightful financial reporting and analysis, highlighting key drivers of performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide actionable insight to support decision-making, cost management, and strategic initiatives
• Support the development of business cases and financial models for new projects and programmes
• Monitor performance against plan, providing variance analysis and recommending corrective actions where required
• Work closely with central finance teams to ensure alignment across reporting, planning, and processes
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning, reporting, and financial processes
• Support strategic programmes by providing financial oversight, tracking benefits, and ensuring alignment to business objectives
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information
• Collaborate across teams to share best practice and improve financial understanding across the organisation

What We Need to See (Essential)

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in a finance business partnering, supporting budgeting, financial planning processes and forecasting.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders

What We’d Like To See (Bonus)

• Experience partnering with or supporting transformation programmes or large-scale change initiatives, providing financial insight and challenge

Day Rate: £375–£425 per day

Location: London / Hybrid (2 days in the office, 3 days at home)

Length of Contract: 12 months (potential to extend)

Start Date: ASAP

If you are interested - to be considered for the role please apply. Any questions please send through to ed.naish@harmonicfinance.com

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.