Job description
Job Title - Finance Business Partner
Base Location: Watford plus network of 20 offices nationally:
The KPMG Business Services (KBS) and Enterprise-Wide Technology (EWT)functions are a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters.
Within Central Services we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.
From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.
KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.
Why Join KPMG as a Finance Business Partner
In these roles you will be reporting to the Head of Finance for either KBS or EWT. The Finance Business Partner will play a critical role in supporting the financial management and cost control within KBS.
What will you be doing?
1. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, building strong relationships providing financial guidance and support for decision-making.
2. Manage the preparation of the annual budget and periodic forecasts, providing challenge where appropriate on affordability and alignment with strategic priorities
3. Day to day management of other team members as required, including work allocation and prioritisation, understanding and supporting training needs and dealing with performance issues.
4. Ensure compliance with firmwide accounting policies, tax regulations, and financial controls and therefore accuracy of financial information reported. Ensure financial risks are identified and managed effectively.
What will you need to do it?
5. Qualified / part-qualified with a recognised accounting body or a relevant degree, or over 10 years relevant experience of accounting in an operational or professional services environment
6. Proven experience in financial management and analysis.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to scrutinize complex financial data and perform advanced financial modelling.
8. Experience of managing and ‘on the job’ coaching of junior colleagues.
To discuss this or wider Central Services roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.
Our Locations:
We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core Central Service hubs for this role are:
9. Watford
With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.
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