Finance Business Partner

Title: Finance Business Partner

Salary: 45k-50k DOE + Bonus

Location: Manchester

Post type: Permanent

Oliver James Associates is proud to be working with a leading logistics business in the search for a Finance Business Partner.

The primary purpose of the role is to work within the Finance Department and play a key role as part of the Northern Operations Management team providing advice to budget holders with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, supporting operational decision making and being a key agent of business change.

Once established the role will take on a key role in continual improvement and business change, with the intention of delivering significant operational and financial wins for the business.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide Business Partnering services to the General Manager and wider operations leadership team for the North region and be seen to be a trusted advisor for key business decisions
• Consistently provide robust and accurate monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis
• Actively influence day to day decisions, shaping strategy and the direction of the business to ensure key operational, commercial and financial targets are delivered
• Fulfil a key change agent role for business improvement activities

Successful Candidate

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified
• They are commercially aware, understanding and anticipating the needs of both operations and management
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with operational management and not to be afraid to "get out in the business"
• Strong IT skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel and business modelling skills
• Self-starter who is happy to work in a culture of change with levels of ambiguity
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with high degree of quality
• Good knowledge of accounting practices, statutory regulations and reporting requirements and experience of forecasting