Finance Business Partner

Rotheram Carrington Recruitment Group ,
Crewe, Cheshire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £50,000 per annum

Overview

A large Business Services organisation based in the Crewe area are seeking a Qualified Accountant to join them as a Finance Business Partner. This organisation is going through a tremendous amount of change due to winning a large global contract and to the development of their Finance Business Partnering division, including systems, processes, and team structure. Hard work, high level performance, and a winner’s attitude are rewarded well in this organisation - they are seeking 'high-flyer' potential for this appointment. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction and decision- making support to the management team, whilst partnering in the design, shape and execution of the long- range business plan. In the role you will assist with commercial bid support, cost reduction, financial planning/forecasting and analytical support and financial strategy. Responsibilities Fosters a business driver framework to understand and quantify the causal impact of key structural, marketing, sales, and operational decisions on subscribers and profitability; use findings to influence business planning, investments, and strategy. Oversees the development and maintenance of performance dashboards and standard operational and financial reporting. This includes a weekly dashboard to include KPI performance compared to budget and forecast. Conduct a mid- month review of KPI performance compared to forecast and budget with key team members to provide early profit expectations Lead the development of monthly forecasting models and sensitivity analyses to understand and manage the impacts of seasonality, trend, and cyclicality on business drivers. Ensure monthly actuals at close are properly reflected in planning for comparisons to plan and prior forecasts On a monthly basis, present recommended forecast to leadership team using a financial/KPI format and key drivers of variances to budget and prior forecasts. Gain alignment on forecast submitted to region and HQ. Prepare all templates for loading forecast. Competencies Proficiency analysing very large, multi-dimensional data sets using SQL and Excel. Proficiency with reporting and visualization tools. High business acumen with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization for process improvement and solution development. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make comprehensive decisions quickly, while maintaining established company processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Minimum Skills/ Requirements Previous experience managing direct reports highly preferred. Demonstrated experience in data analysis, planning, decision-making, project management, process improvement, communication, and problem solving. Ideally a qualified accountant with ACCA/ACA/CIMA. Knowledge of Excel - intermediate to advance. Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written. A confident and assertive individual

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