10 March 2026
Filled
Finance Business Partner
Snape, Suffolk, IP17

The employer
Overlooking the Alde estuary, Snape Maltings is home to our world-famous concert hall and music facilities; it is also a popular visitor destination with independent shops, cafes, a restaurant, event venues and art galleries. The site is now largely owned by Britten Pears Arts, a Music & Arts based charity. Snape Maltings Trading Limited (SMTL) is the commercial arm to Britten Pears Arts.
The job
As Finance Business Partner you will provide high‑quality financial insight, rigorous analysis and strategic business partnering across Snape Maltings Trading Ltd (SMTL). You will lead the SMTL finance function below the Head of Finance, overseeing management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial controls, while supporting operational managers to improve margins, strengthen cost control and enhance commercial performance.
Acting as a critical bridge between Finance and the Trading teams, you will partner with senior leadership and budget holders across retail, catering, events and site‑based operations, translating financial data into clear and actionable insight. You’ll own SMTL management reporting, drive forecasting accuracy, lead financial planning cycles and deliver analysis that informs key operational and strategic decisions.
The role also includes ownership of cashflow forecasting and treasury management, KPI development, and continuous improvement of systems, processes and reporting frameworks. You will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information, champion financial literacy across SMTL, and provide operational leadership to the finance team.
In addition, the role maintains end‑to‑end finance responsibility for Britten Estate Limited, ELM Property Investment Limited and ELM Property Management Limited, delivering all core accounting, controls and reporting requirements.
What you'll need
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
Strong FP&A experience including budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling and variance analysis.
Proven analytical skills with experience in management reporting and commercial insight.
Experience within retail, catering, hospitality, trading or multi‑site environments.
Advanced financial systems skills with excellent Excel/Power BI modelling capability.
Experience implementing new financial or operational systems.
Experience with EPOS systems, stock management and product margin analysis (desirable)
Experience in a charity with trading subsidiaries (desirable)
Knowledge of VAT in retail/catering (desirable)
Excellent communication and influencing skills; able to engage non‑financial managers confidently.
Proactive, collaborative, commercially minded and able to challenge constructively.
Strong ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
High attention to detail with the ability to see the broader strategic picture.
Confident working independently and partnering with senior managers.
Curious, solutions‑focused and able to influence positive change.
Where you'll be based
The role is based at Snape Maltings but some travel and support to other locations within Suffolk will also be required
What you'll receive
£48,000 per annum (fte for part time)
Working full time (35 hours per week) Monday-Friday (28 hours also considered)
Benefits package
Find out more
To discuss this position in more detail, please send your CV to martin@martin-salter.com or call 07983 967143.
All communication will be treated in complete confidence.