Here at Barden, we are excited to be partnering exclusively with an impressive business to identify a Senior Commercial Business Partner. This role is a multifaceted one but the primary focus involves taking the lead as a Finance Business Partner for the company’s European business. In addition, you will be involved in the continuous development of the Company’s Board Reporting process.
Reporting directly to the FP&A Director, this is a high-profile role which will give lots of exposure across the business. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, be passionate about partnering with business stakeholders, and have strong PowerPoint/Power BI skills.
There is a superb culture within the Finance team; work-life balance and flexibility are promoted, and there is real potential to build a future in a forward-looking, progressive organisation.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
* Finance business partner for the European team
* Lead the creation of a 3-year business plan
* Lead on reporting: management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
* Monitor and measure actuals vs budget and business plan
* Provide management information and business intelligence to drive performance improvement across Europe and Group and help guide strategy discussions
* Manage cashflow, debtors, and creditors, improving working capital
* Contribute to a better focus on margin improvement
* Manage risks and opportunities at the business level
* Assist with the development of a monthly KPI dashboard and reporting pack utilized in driving management decision-making
* Prepare and distribute standard monthly financial reporting packs with supporting analysis to present to the Senior Management Team
* Partner with senior executives, department heads, and external advisors to gather insights and inputs for Board reporting
* Assist with the preparation of investor/shareholder/lender presentations
* Be responsible for special projects and analysis as required by the business
ABOUT THE PERSON:
* Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a minimum of 4 years PQE in a multi-national business
* Strong proficiency in Power BI Tools
* Excellent report writing skills with an in-depth knowledge of MS Office, in particular PowerPoint
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and deal with key stakeholders in the business
* Organized and strong planning ability essential along with excellent attention to detail
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented approach towards business issues
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