Finance Business Partner

Our client was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, they have grown to become one of the UK's largest, independent finance houses. They have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology.

From this continued success they are now looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to allow them to continue their exciting growth plans.

Their aim is to take the service they offer to the next level, to push the boundaries of what's available, and to create great customer experiences consistent with their values. Does that sound like something you'd like to be part of?

The role of Finance Business Partner, is an exciting role created to support the Finance team in the delivery of enhanced planning, reporting and analysis. Reporting to the Head of Business Partnering, this role is crucial to finance's collaboration with the wider business, offering insight and financial analysis to drive revenue and margin improvements to maximise business success.

Role responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Head of Business Partnering by analysing financial information and helping provide relevant management reporting required by the business
• Assist with all aspects of the Group's business planning cycle, including budgeting and forecasting
• Analyse complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to managers in support of decision making
• In depth operating expense analysis and reporting
• Own and administer complex financial models
• Perform ad hoc financial modelling and sensitivity analysis
• Drive process improvement initiatives that enable the department to work more efficiently
• Support business wide projects, providing financial analysis and challenge where necessary
• Support Accounting Team in month end reporting and variance explanation
• Support monthly Board Pack and external reports preparation

Key skills required:

• Part - Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong financial analytics & problem solving
• Ability to work under own initiative, multitasking and reprioritising throughout the day, effectively managing conflicting priorities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with senior managers, team members and other departments
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and abilities
• Able to handle changing priorities and make sound assessments on the importance of activities and assignments to ensure the achievement of the end goals is not impacted

So, why would you want to work there?

Our client has a great working environment and are an ambitious business. They achieve so much because of their people. Everyone in the business, no matter their team or role can shape the outcome, share ideas, make suggestions, and have their voice heard. It's a truly collaborative place to work.

They embrace hybrid working and with modern offices in Newport, London and Manchester, plus a field-based sales team, you'll never be too far away from colleagues.

This is a hybrid role, with 1 day in the Newport office each week (Thursday team day), giving you the best of both worlds.

Benefits you can expect:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 2 additional days holiday after 5 years' service
• Birthday day off
• Opt in Private Medical Insurance
• Subsidised gym membership at 18.75 a month
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Buy Annual Leave Scheme
• Half day seasonal shopping
• Auto enrolment pension - 3% employer contribution subject to eligibility
• Life Assurance 3 x basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Company events and reward schemes

We are proud to be a member of Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme and are committed to improving workplace inclusion.

Please apply to find out more.