Axon Moore are working for a high growth, PE backed SME based in the Cheshire area who are seeking a qualified Senior Finance Business Partner to join their team on a full time permanent basis. This is an excellent business who, since receiving PE investment have expanded internationally opening up offices in Europe & the US.
The primary function of this role is to support the finance team in delivering key insights and analysis across the group, helping to develop a suite of robust reporting information and supporting the Senior Leadership Team in strategic planning
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with Managing Directors of several business units and other department heads to develop and implement financial strategies for central services, aligning them with overall business objectives
- Provide clear, concise and timely reporting and analysis on the key business drivers of financial performance. Inclusive of the analysis of margins, ensuring the accuracy of data and identifying the performance of each business area.
- Work closely with Business Information team to automate reporting where possible and ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency of data used throughout reporting suite
- Prepare budgets and forecasts to meet each business and group financial and strategic targets
- Prepare and present insightful financial reports for IT and central services, ensuring alignment with business goals and KPIs.
- Actively participate in cross-functional teams, providing financial expertise to support and drive business initiatives.
- CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified
- Proven experience in financial business partnering, preferably with a focus on central services and overheads
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Forward thinking and proactive
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Experience of working with senior stakeholders