Senior Finance Business Partner

Why should you apply for this role?

• Competitive salary up to £55,000
• Hybrid working, 2 days from home
• Onsite parking
• An opportunity to join a well-established team
• Flexible start and finish times
• Enhanced annual leave

The Finance Business Partner will be responsible for various financial aspects, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with department heads to create and maintain the annual budget.
• Monitor budget performance, detect variances, and offer recommendations for cost management and optimization.
• Produce precise and timely financial statements, encompassing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Craft and evaluate monthly and quarterly management reports to gauge the company’s financial health.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis to pinpoint disparities between actual and budgeted figures.
• Elaborate on variance reasons and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Scrutinize costs and their driving factors to support cost-cutting initiatives.
• Contribute to pricing strategies by assessing the profitability of products and services.
• Create financial forecasts grounded in historical data and market trends.
• Continuously monitor and update forecasts to maintain their precision.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal financial policies.
• Aid in preparing financial statements for audits.
• Continuously identify and enact process enhancements to boost efficiency in financial reporting and analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• A professional accounting designation e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis and management accounting.
• Strong proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.