Alexander Daniels are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner for a well-established business based in the Birmingham area. This is a commercial role that would require you to have excellent understand of management accounts preparation and proven experience in business partnering. This role is office based but offers a good work life balance and the opportunity to work with a fantastic manager.
Key responsibilities:
- Offer insights and recommendations derived from financial analysis to aid decision-making processes. Serve as a trusted advisor to the operations team and other stakeholders, providing financial expertise, guidance, and constructive challenges to enhance performance.
- Perform financial modelling and scenario analysis to inform strategic decisions and assess the financial implications of new initiatives, projects, and investments.
- Evaluate financial performance through variance and trend analysis, delivering actionable insights to the operations team to advance business performance.
- Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts, ensuring alignment with the organization's objectives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in both the financial planning and analysis team and the broader organization to foster strong relationships.
- Work alongside the managed accounts team to guarantee that shared reports remain accurate and relevant for their intended audiences.
- Act as the primary representative for the finance department in meetings, presentations, and discussions with the operations teams and other stakeholders.
- Identify profitable opportunities within the business that align with the strategic goals.
Essential Requirements:
- Newly qualified/ qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
- Strong previous experience with Management Accounts & Budgets.
- Previous reporting and analytical skills.
- Strong Communication & presentation skills
- Comfortable working under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Able to liaise with and influence colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
- Mature and positive outlook
- Strong excel skills VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables minimum.