Finance Business Partner

The Finance Business Partner will ultimately hold responsibility for the provision of high quality financial management information and provide professional advice to senior managers and budget holders within the specific area of the business. To produce monthly financial statements and performance analysis to ensure the organisation has accurate information from which to plan the business and support decision making. The role will have responsibility for preparing accurate forecasting and budget information.

The successful candidate will be hands on and assist the Management Accounts team in the construction of the monthly accounts.

This role will be a key position supporting the Managing Director of the business unit as the company looks to increase revenue, improve profitability and in particular Return on Investment. The role will be relied upon to provide financial and commercial support to the business in the appraisal of projects aimed at improving margins and efficiency. The finance business partner will have to be efficient in data manipulation, reconciliation and reporting so that they can allocate a significant proportion of their time to becoming a strategic advisor to the business.

The individual will be expected to demonstrate our Corporate values and commit to our vision of role will involve some travel in order to support operations.

• Lead the month end and operational reporting in adherence to internal deadlines
• Preparation and coordination of monthly management information packs as applicable
• Investigate and report on significant budget/prior year variances
• Meet regularly with the MD and Operational Directors and other budget holders
• Assist in commercial decision making and financial strategy
• Lead regular reviews to improve processes, controls, performance and productivity
• Regular forecasting and budgeting – have a forward looking focus on our business performance
• Involvement in various ad hoc projects – FDD of potential acquisitions, integrations etc.