Finance Business Partner

Location: Rothley

We are looking for a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join our team at BPX Rothley (LE7 7NL
). This is an exciting opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders, influence key decisions and drive performance in a growing business.

About Us:

For 60 years BPX (part of the RS Group) has built a reputation as the leading independent distributor of factory automation and control components – from computers to connectors, from robots to relays and everything in between. We now employ over 180 people and from our 15 locations throughout the UK & Ireland, we provide a local service to our customers.

Our continued success comes from our passion for technology and commitment to customer service. We are a talented group across our UK and Ireland branch network and work towards our mission for our customers, “help to choose, help to use”.

BPX are the strategic partner to market leading brands such as Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Omron and many more, offering innovative products, solutions and technical support to thousands of customers UK wide.

The Opportunity:

You’ll be the lead Finance Business Partner across the Group’s trading entities, working with leaders to improve financial performance
You’ll support the business through change following our recent acquisition, helping define and embed robust processes around budgets, forecasts and performance measures
Using your strong technical understanding and commercial awareness, you will build a strong understanding of operational and commercial levers to provide forward-looking financial support across multiple business functions
Help to drive decisions, reporting, process efficiency and strong controls
You’ll work closely with the Head of Group Finance to support decisions with commercial insight, risk awareness, strong governance, and strategic planning at the forefront of your mind
This is a Hybrid role, you will be office-based for 3 to 4 days per week
Some UK and Ireland travel may be required to work with the relevant teams on an adhoc basis

The main duties will include:

Leading P&L and balance sheet reporting, with strong controls and timely execution
Managing an Assistant Management Accountant and working with the wider Finance team to deliver accurate reporting and month-end processes
Partnering with sales, marketing, operations and central functions.
Leading financial evaluation across the UK&I’s key value drivers.
Using data to identify trends, risks and opportunities across Sales, Marketing and Operations, and turn insight into action.
Leading performance reviews and planning discussions with functional leaders, using data and financial discipline.
Supporting the financial assessment of investments and commercial proposals, ensuring alignment with strategy and return expectations.
Providing financial analysis of proposals, evaluate options and identify opportunities to improve performance.
Communicating financial performance clearly to sales, marketing and operational managers.
Providing timely reporting packs and ad hoc analysis to support decisions and highlight performance drivers.
Helping design and track KPIs aligned to Group strategy and functional goals.
Supporting a strong financial control environment, including audit alignment, accurate reporting and data integrity.
Helping embed budgeting and forecasting across the leadership team and wider business.
Translating functional objectives into robust financial plans, targets and KPIs.
Ensuring budget and forecast decisions are understood, communicated and progressed collaboratively.
Identifying actions to help meet and exceed performance targets.
Working with finance colleagues to develop consistent approaches and share best practice.
Developing and mentoring your direct report, with a focus on performance and succession.
Taking ownership of your development and acting as a role model

Skills, Knowledge and

Experience:

Qualified Finance Professional:
Recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA or equivalent) and strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and controls. Part-qualified candidates would be considered, with relevant background and experience.
Stakeholder Partnering:
Strong…