Finance Business Partner

Overview

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd is excited to partner with an established organisation in Birmingham that specialises in engineering. They are seeking a dedicated Permanent Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic team, providing crucial support to operational functions and ensuring seamless financial management. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in management accounts & partnering across business units.

If you're looking to utilise your skills in a collaborative environment that values professionalism and continuous improvement, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

• Collaborate closely with the operational team to produce accurate monthly management accounts in line with reporting schedules.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, providing detailed analysis of business performance, including costs, revenue, and margins.
• Work alongside the Business Systems Team to develop processes and improve reporting efficiencies.
• Prepare and contribute to project WIP reporting, ensuring recording is complete and accurate within business systems.
• Assist with audit preparations by providing schedules and explanations, delegating tasks where appropriate within the team.
• Supervise and mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Utilise your technical accounting expertise to ensure compliance and enhance financial reporting quality.
• Support and supervise payroll preparation, ensuring timely and precise processing.

• Qualified or approaching qualification as an ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent accountant.
• Extensive experience in management accounts preparation and financial partnering in a business environment.
• Proficiency with Sage line 200 and strong working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes would be advantageous.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• Highly organised, with excellent prioritisation skills to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to process improvements.
• Effective leadership ability with experience mentoring finance team members.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Excel and other accountancy systems, demonstrating technical expertise.

Joining this organisation means you'll enjoy a supportive team environment, a commitment to professional development, and competitive benefits. The role offers stability and scope for growth within the business, all within a vibrant Midlands location. This is an excellent chance to make a tangible impact and develop your career in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and bring your expertise in management accounts, business partnering, and financial systems to a forward-thinking company, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become a key part of this thriving team!