Job Description

Are you a commercially minded finance professional ready to drive performance and shape strategic decisions? Hendy Group has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our Head Office team in Eastleigh, playing a pivotal role in influencing business outcomes across a dynamic, multi-site organisation.
The Opportunity:
This is not just about "month-end". You will have the autonomy and scope to function as a true business partner, providing financial insight and strategic guidance to senior leaders and operational teams. You will be integral to steering decision-making, improving financial performance, and identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency.
Role responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with operational and site leaders to deliver actionable insights that drive commercial decision-making.
• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports to UK GAAP standards.
• Monitoring key performance indicators, highlighting risks and opportunities, and driving improvements.
• Delivering clear financial narratives to non-finance stakeholders to influence strategic direction.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
• Leading balance sheet reviews and ensuring robust financial control and compliance.
• Supporting audit processes and ensuring best practice in all aspects of financial governance.
• Driving cost control, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across departments.

The Rewards:
As well as a competitive salary and performance related bonus, we offer a structured career with the opportunity for personal development and training within our rewarding environment. In addition, you can expect the following benefits:

• Bespoke induction and learning programme and comprehensive ongoing training throughout your career;
• Enhanced family leave benefit;
• Life Insurance;
• Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan for you and your family;
• Opportunity to join the company pension scheme;
• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service;
• Discounts on new vehicle, used vehicle, service and parts purchases; and
• Various perks and discounts with high street and online retailers and services.

About You:

• Qualified or part-qualified (CIMA / ACCA) with experience in business partnering or commercial finance roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, insight-driven mindset.
• Able to communicate complex financial information clearly to a non-finance audience.
• Experienced in working within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment - automotive or similar multi-site experience is a plus.
• Confident using Excel and financial systems to deliver actionable reporting.

The Company:
Hendy Group is a family-run business with over 60 sites along the South Coast. At Hendy, we aim to deliver a premium experience as we have done for 165 years, all in an effort to achieve our vision of delivering 100% customer and colleague satisfaction; our forward-thinking, progressive outlook perfectly complements our values with honesty, quality, care and customer service at the heart of the company, as they have been since 1859.

Skills Required