Hutcheon Mearns are delighted to be recruiting, on an exclusive basis, for a Finance Business Partner for an innovative business based in Angus. You will join a family business at heart, whose operations have grown internationally and whose team strive for excellence in their sector. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and interacting closely with the commercial team, you will play a key role in the reporting and analysis of financial results whilst ensuring robust financial control. You will join a company on a journey to develop its IT and reporting systems, seeking a pro-active Qualified Accountant to join their team. This company has added several new team members recently to their team and this is an excellent time to join as they continue their journey for positive change. This business is highly accessible from across Angus and within a 35 minute commute from Dundee. The Opportunity As the Finance Business Partner, your role will involve interaction with the business, ensuring the delivery and interpretation of financial analysis and monthly accounts to the team. You will produce monthly financial reports, providing insights in the results to business managers and will support the wider finance team in the completion of group accounts. Your role will include; Preparation of monthly accounts, liaising with colleagues across the business to gain relevant information Balance sheet reconciliations ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner Preparing and investigating monthly variance reports - comparing actuals to budgets and forecasts and providing robust analysis and recommendations Monthly journal completion (accruals/ prepayments/ fixed assets / HP / payroll) Preparing monthly departmental reports for discussion with budget holders Support cashflow preparation and monitoring Prepare and review VAT and Intrastat return Prepare year-end schedule in line with agreed timetable Review the monthly payroll processing by third party provider Foreign currency forecasting and management Background and Experience You will be a Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CA/CIMA) with a pro-active and inquisitive nature. You will have strong experience of financial management and controls particularly balance sheet reconciliations. You will have strong communication skills and a solutions-focused mentality. As the business is evolving systems and processes, you will have an interest in making improvements to enhance reporting and efficiency. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, achieving deadlines, working collaboratively with the wider finance team. This is an excellent opportunity within a team which can offer progression and development for a driven individual. Flexibility and Benefits 37 hour working week Possibility of flexible working (4 days condensed or reduced hours) upon discussion Working pattern, 4 days in office, 1 day working from home (initial training period will be in office) BUPA Pension scheme Excellent working environment Free parking Career progression opportunities Next Steps If you are interested in taking the next step in your career or feel a change of environment or sector is your next path, this could be the ideal job opportunity for you To apply please send a full CV. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this role as no sponsorship is available.