Key Role in Finance
The position of Finance Business Partner is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to lead within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. As part of a leading MNC, this 12-month contract role will involve collaborating closely with the supply chain and other teams to provide financial insights necessary for informed decision-making.
As the Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in both challenging and supporting the team, ensuring that financial considerations are embedded in decision-making processes.
Responsibilities
1. Partner with the supply chain leadership team to provide valuable financial analysis, drive performance evaluation, and support business decision-making.
2. Own and develop the key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance indicators (PIs) for the supply chain function, ensuring that dashboards and reports align with business objectives.
3. Drive the development and completion of the operational KPI framework in collaboration with the supply chain function, ensuring performance measurements are aligned with targets.
4. Support supply chain leadership in achieving commercial and financial targets through strong business partnership.
5. Work with the supply chain function to assess, challenge, and develop strategic business plans, budgets, and forecasts, identifying areas of risk and opportunity.
6. Provide ongoing support for business case feasibility, development, and monitor actual performance against agreed targets.
7. Assist with the preparation of ad-hoc analysis and management reports to facilitate business decisions in areas such as planning, budgeting, forecasting, commercial negotiations, and project appraisals.
8. Play a key role in process improvement and optimization by supporting commercial and lean projects, from identification through to planning and implementation.
Requirements
* Qualified accountant with 3-5 years PQE in a dynamic business environment.
* FMCG experience is preferred but not essential.
* Strong knowledge and experience working with SAP/BW accounting systems and proficiency in using data warehousing tools and Excel.
* Proven ability to build strong, trusted relationships with internal teams and stakeholders.
* Experience managing complex projects from inception to completion.
* Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills.
* Collaborative approach with a strong desire to achieve and succeed as part of a team.