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The Opportunity:
As Finance Business Partner, you will provide analytical support and business partnering to the larger Operational sites to help plan, understand and improve financial performance.
Reporting directly to the Finance, Planning & Accounts Manager, you will identify areas of improvement, from both a revenue and efficiency viewpoint. Provide finance leadership on business-critical projects and commercial analysis during the lifecycle of the venture.
* Finance, Planning and Accounts Manager & Head of FP & A
* General Managers & Operational Management Teams
* IT Development & Support
* Senior Leadership team and wider Finance team
Some of the key responsibilities for this successful individual would be but not limited to:
* Support and deliver the three-year plan and annual budgeting/forecasting cycle
* Maintain the rolling forecast to support profit and loss, balance sheet & cash flow analysis
* Communicate with stakeholders regarding KPIs and performance to enable the delivery of plan and to review and challenge efficiency & drive margin improvement
* Own the accounting for designated cost centres, nominal codes or balance sheet codes
* Provide commercial analysis and insight to operational management
* Development and ownership of forecasting models
* Assist and supply information to auditors for annual audits
* Support the development of a management financial capability across the operation
* Establish a working relationship with all key internal senior management teams as a basis for influencing change
* Prepare budgets and forecasts for relevant business units
* Assist the Finance Reporting Manager in the delivery of wider team objectives
The Candidate:
The successful Finance Business Partner will be/have:
You will have the confidence and experience to influence people and drive results within a multi-site operational environment. Able to be highly commercial and communicate detailed insightful information to non-finance professionals will get you this role.
* Part Qualified or Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or alternatively you may be Qualified by Experience (QBE)
* OPEN on Industry background, you may be ready for a step up into a Finance Business Partner position or may be working at this level already and looking for a change
* Proven experience working in a commercial or finance function in an operational industry - (FMCG or a related field or industry) would be terrific
* Exposure to preparing budgeting and forecasting is important
* Previous business partnering experience is important
* Proven experience in analysing/trending data to make recommendations to support decision-making and make the numbers seem meaningful
* Budget and forecasting and Operational reporting is important
* Strong knowledge of accounting regulations, procedures and current legislation
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups etc). Great if you know macros to automate and improve reporting, but not essential
* Ability to present and interpret key information
* A confident communicator who is able to challenge people and change behaviours within an operational environment.
* Someone who likes to be hands on and become a real partner in a fast-moving business
* Responsible for improving results and decision-making and be a trusted advisor with the ability to drill down beneath the surface of the numbers
Benefits:
You will enjoy a diverse role with potential for future growth and progression. This position will make a real contribution to the success of the company as it continues to grow organically and through acquisitions.
£competitive salary
Hybrid working (2 days WFH, 3 days office)
Annual Leave - Competitive holiday entitlement
Pension scheme - to enjoy a comfortable retirement so a great contribution
Life Assurance - (3 x annual salary)
Wellness - Employee Assistance Programme offering immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
Eye Care Vouchers - Providing substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts
Reward & Recognition - Recognising employees go the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards
Everyday discounts - via the benefit platform with access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings !
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Benefits: Excellent Benefits