Finance Business Partner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a global market leader in the Marine sector. This company operates on an international scale, delivering innovative supply chain solutions and driving sustainability and digital transformation. With a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative working environment, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to add real value to the business.

• Oversee and manage the full financial cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Consolidate and track financial data from external partners, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Manage cash advances and financial oversight of expenditure.
• Lead routine finance meetings with external stakeholders, ensuring financial governance and cost control.
• Work closely with operations and project managers to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives by analysing financial data to drive efficiencies.
• Support system improvements and drive automation across financial processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert on financial governance and compliance within the department.
• Provide strategic financial input to senior management, influencing key business decisions.

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with a strong commercial mindset.
• Ideally experience managing financial processes in a large, complex organisation, ideally with exposure to international operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing at all levels.
• Experience with financial systems and a strong grasp of Excel and Power BI is advantageous. 
• A proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing with service.
• Private medical insurance (family cover).
• Life assurance and income protection scheme.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Gym contribution and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme and well-being initiatives.
• Paid training and development courses, with opportunities for internal progression.
• A flexible, hybrid working arrangement (minimum three days per week in the Southampton office).
• Annual discretionary Bonus scheme
• Annual Salary reviews. 

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