Finance Business Partner Role
We are seeking a commercially minded finance professional to act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, driving financial performance and strategic growth in our growing business.
This hands-on role involves delivering financial insight, supporting decision-making, and ensuring financial strategies align with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct in-depth reviews of monthly management accounts to ensure accuracy and clarity.
* Develop revenue budgets and provide precise forecasting.
* Perform detailed commercial analysis to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for business managers.
* Maintain a clean and accurate data structure across finance and operational systems, focusing on stock management and best pricing practices.
* Provide financial support during audits and contribute to various ad-hoc projects.
* Deliver financial analysis to support business growth and profitability.
* Identify risks and opportunities, helping to shape the financial strategy.
* Support investment decisions with clear, data-driven insights.
* Deliver detailed analysis of costs and revenues across multiple business units.
* Partner with management teams to identify the root causes of variances and provide actionable recommendations.
* Identify trends and deliver forward-looking insights to support executive decision-making.
* Establish and maintain key metrics for evaluating business performance.
* Create data-driven performance reports for real-time business updates.
* Monitor and evaluate capital expenditure (CAPEX) and return on investment (ROI).
* Build and refine annual budgets and forecast models.
* Drive efficiency improvements across financial processes and seek value-adding opportunities.
* Produce accurate, timely monthly management accounts, ensuring full reconciliation of the balance sheet.
* Assist with audits, including responding to auditor enquiries and preparing financial statements.
Qualifications & Skills:
* ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent qualification.
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced environments.
* Advanced proficiency in IT systems and tools; experience with Sage Intacct is an advantage.
* A collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork.