Finance Business Partner

My Client has designs on becoming one of the leading operators in its field in the UK, and is partway through an exciting growth phase which should see revenues grow by 200/300% over the next few years. As part of the expansion plans they are looking to recruit an experienced Finance Business Partner to work with their regional sites and assist with the growth plans - which may include external investment and will definitely include further acquisitions - by assisting the branch operations to make better financial decisions.

About the role

As a Finance Business Partner, you will be the finance lead in one of the company's regional teams, working closely with your peers to ensure that business targets are met, and effective action plans implemented as and when needed.

The role is a key driver for performance, requiring a confident and engaging personality. Providing strong direction and challenge on financial objectives, with assertions supported by reliable data that will steer performance improvement and highlight areas of concern or opportunity.

You will be a trusted adviser on financial matters, working collaboratively with operational managers to relate financial reporting to business strategy and provide astute insights into the story behind the numbers and how this then translates to action plans.

You will work closely with the Core Finance Team and Central Finance Business Partner to ensure that the company's finance function is first class, and is steady and reliable in a growing and changing business,

You will have a keen eye for detail, be happy to work to deadlines and possess the drive to ensure a high level of accuracy and integrity in financial data.

Applicants should possess a recognised professional accounting qualification and have experience in this type of role.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce regional P&L budgets, in line with process. Working with the regional team and providing financial guidance in line with the financial objectives of the business and ensuring deadlines are met. Working with the Core Finance Team to ensure integrity and accuracy of data.
• Produce the regional P&L month end accounts, working with the Central Finance Business Partner and Assistant Accountants to ensure completion within 4 working days, and that all financial data is accurate.
• Produce post month end P&L and operational KPI reporting, providing data backed insights on budget variance, trends, risks and opportunities for improvement to the regional team and the senior leadership team.
• Produce weekly regional P&L and cashflow forecasts, providing accurate data and analysis for the regional team and the senior leadership team.
• Ensure forecasts are an engine for action plans where variances are identified.
• Provide financial analysis for regional expenditure on assets and other initiatives.
• Provide relevant ad hoc, proactive, reporting and insights for the regional business unit team.
• Ensure there is a robust and effective challenge in the region to ensure that financial objectives are met and variances are acted upon.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and market conditions that may impact business performance.

North West based/hybrid-flexible working
�50 -55, 000 per annum, car/car allowance, 15% bonus and pension
AH/1030