Finance Business Partner
- Recruiter
- Human Capital Partners Limited
- Location
- Leatherhead
- Salary
- £45,000 - £50,000 + bonus
- Posted
- 29 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 05 Apr 2017
- Ref
- HCP - 10014
- Job Title
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Human Capital Partners are working exclusively with a Blue Chip, multi-site business to identify and appoint a highly capable and motivated Finance Business Partner, Central Costs. Reporting to the FP&A Manager the Finance Business Partner will be responsible for supporting departmental Heads for monthly reporting, forecasting, budgeting and ad-hoc projects. You will report to the FP&A manager and will have exposure throughout the organisation at a senior level as well as within the wider finance organisation.
Candidates will possess an excellent academic record and will be either ACA qualified looking for their 1st or 2nd role in industry or CIMA/ACCA qualified with experience gained as a Financial Analyst/Business Partner within a matrix organisation. Exceptional communication and Excel skills are essential to be successful in this role.
Key responsibilities:
- To produce financial reporting, planning, budgeting and forecasting for central overhead costs.
- Ensure actual costs are accounted for accurately and on a timely basis, including approval of requisitions and invoices, communicating effectively with Accounts payable team on appropriate recording of invoices, monitoring of accruals required and communication of these with Department leads.
- Support the FP&A Manager for Central Costs in ensuring adequate analysis is provided for central support costs allocations to service lines.
- Support the FP&A Manager in other ad hoc financial planning & analysis required.
- Support department budget holders and project managers in ensuring they are able to accurately and timely track expenses against budget and forecast set and identify potential risks and mitigation
- Provide financial support and ongoing reporting for group wide initiatives.
- Develop cost reporting across the group to provide additional insight and identify further opportunities for cost reductions.
- Produce annual trackers explaining any issues for management throughout the year
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of financial results and the ability to concisely communicate the key elements that have impacted on financial performance.
- Identify risks and opportunities on a timely basis