Job title: Finance Business Partner
Emp type: Full-time
Salary: negotiable
Location: Bristol, UK
Job published: 17-03-2026

Job Description

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a fast-growing hospitality business that is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join a high-performing finance team and help scale and professionalise the finance function. This is a key role offering exposure to senior leadership and the chance to influence strategic decision-making.

 

The role
The successful candidate will support the senior leadership team across various departments, driving commercial performance and operational efficiency.

 

As a Finance Business Partner, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for headcount and overheads, identifying risks and opportunities to EBITDA targets
  • Run monthly/quarterly reviews with cost centre owners to improve cost control and ensure spending targets are met 
  • Enhance planning and reporting capabilities, including development of Workday Adaptive Planning 
  • Deliver insightful financial reporting and analysis on overhead trends, performance, and efficiency improvements
  • Support implementation of multi-dimensional P&L reporting
  • Act as a finance business partner to senior leadership, providing insight, challenge, and support on strategic decisions and ad-hoc requests

 

What the client is looking for

  • Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
  • Strong Excel skills with the ability to model complex financial data
  • Competent in IT systems (Workday Adaptive Planning & Power BI preferred)
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders
  • Strong organisational skills, logical approach, and attention to detail
  • Self-motivated, resilient, and able to manage tight deadlines
  • Proven ability to partner effectively with non-Finance leaders, influence senior management and foster accountability 

 

What the client has to offer

  • Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 
  • Discretionary bonus structure
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 
  • Hybrid working: Minimum 2 days in office
  • 5% employer pension contribution

 

Sound like a good fit?
To apply or find out more, please contact Jesse - jesse@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.