Finance Business Partner

• To provide specialist advice and support on financial matters to Business Sectors, Business Areas and senior management, suggesting and supporting performance improvement initiatives.
• To support the implementation of plans, policies, systems, procedures and responsibilities which will achieve the strategic objectives of the area of support and responsibility and assist with delivery.

Client Details

A large, international business who are market leaders in their sector.

Description

• Design, support and ensure commonly understood working practices are in place
• Provide specialist advice and support on financial matters to Business Sectors, Business Areas and senior management, suggesting and supporting performance improvement initiatives.
• Fully understand the Business needs and support implementation of organisationally wide finance strategy to new business, service or products for sector or business areas.
• Support the implementation of plans, policies, systems, procedures and responsibilities which will achieve the strategic objectives of the area of support and responsibility and assist with delivery.
• Support Business Case preparation by providing robust and accurate financial analysis;
• Review monthly accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policy
• Preparation and consolidation of annual budgets
• Preparation and consolidation of monthly forecasts and production of variance analysis to monitor spend
• Monitor and manage segment and sub segment cash performance
• Report financial performance, variance trends and key performance indicators to senior management and at management meetings
• Represent the Financial Controller when required
• Provide finance assistance and expertise to the senior management.
• Design and deliver key processes and changes to the business sector sites and department, improving end to end processes.
• Ensure month end reporting, controls, monthly checklists and reports are reviewed and completed for submission to Group.
• Ensure monthly forecasts are prepared, accurate and complete
• Ensure monthly variance analysis is completed for review on a timely basis with discrepancies investigated & resolved.
• Prepare the annual budget
• Report and manage cash performance
• Ensure unbilled reconciliations are complete, ensure invoices are raised against open orders
• Complete profit and loss and cash analysis to support business decisions.
• Take responsibility for Finance relationships with internal and external third parties and suggest improvements for the Finance Function.

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification. It is worth noting if the candidate has 3 + years relevant industry experience than someone nearly qualified may also be considered.
• Budget setting experience, monitoring and variance analysis
• Proven experience in cost control monitoring and reduction
• Advanced excel skills
• Must have good commercial acumen
• Self-Motivated with a can-do attitude
• Ability to work in a fact paced environment and be adaptable to change
• A quick learner with a desire to further themselves through challenging targets
• Management accounting experience with prior knowledge of Service/Manufacturing Accounts is preferred.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and be prepared to travel and work off site

Job Offer

The full time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and benefits including:

5% PR bonus

8% pension contribution

Childcare vouchers/cycle to work scheme

25 days holiday

Flexi Time Working