Finance Business Partner required to support Operations and Sales teams in delivering financial performance in contracts and work with the Head of Finance to create a suitable financial control environment.
Key responsibilities include:
* Identifying underperforming contracts and supporting operations teams with improvement plans
* Managing budgeting process for Operations and helping with the identification of actions needed to deliver
* Supporting Operations Directors in monthly trading process
* General Ledger accounting experience including month end responsibilities and balance sheet reconciliations
* Initial investment appraisal with sales and/or operations in the bid process of new business or retention deals
* Preparation of month-end reports and accurate forecasts
* Debt reporting
* Supporting the audit process during relevant audit periods
* Training of operational teams in financial concepts and rules
Required skills and qualifications include:
* Minimum 4 years experience in a management accounting role or a finance role working in a service company
* Experience of managing both the balance sheet and P&L of a business
* Part or fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
* Strong MS Excel skills
Desirable behaviours and values include:
* Ability to manage their own time and achieve set deadlines
* Good communication skills including previous experience of supporting non-finance colleagues in understanding financial performance
* Organised and able to work alongside senior stakeholders
* Pro-active, reliable, accurate and must display an extremely high degree of integrity and attention to detail
Our benefits include:
* An annual day off for your birthday
* Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs
* Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7
* Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Freedom Friday, a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice
* Free lunch every workday
* 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App
* Enhanced parental leave benefits
* Paid leave for fertility treatments
* Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival