Systems Analyst / Finance Business Partner

A niche business is seeking to recruit a highly commercial finance business partner to be based in their Dorset location.

As part of a very successful international group this business is fast growing and as a result of an acquisition is seeking a business partner to support them locally and be responsible for a finance systems implementation (SAP).

Reporting to the CFO this role will support a number of internal senior finance and non finance stakeholders locally and nationally.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Initially play a key role in the implementation of SAP locally - working across all functions to drive and support the smooth transition to SAP

• Conduct business performance analysis to identify, investigate and understand operational business unit results (e.g. margins, costs, profitability by client) and recommend improvement opportunities

• Prepare, challenge and explain accomplishment of budgets and forecasts in coordination with Operations and Commercial teams, and recommend and help implement actions to bring performance back to budget if performance deviates

• Provide ad-hoc analysis and insights on specific issues (e.g. develop business cases for new business opportunities)

• Drive process improvements in working capital management

• Ensure accuracy of period-end financial closings by providing business expertise into the financial control team and reviewing final output

Candidates:

We are seeking a fully qualified commercial finance processional who has experience of working within an international business or group environment as a finance business partner

You will have experience of implementation (ideally SAP or similar) and use of financial dashboards/analysis tools and can also run IT / Finance Projects (to include a systems migration).

You will have an ability to identify business cases for new opportunities, and to prepare planning models and/or implementation plans for those opportunities with senior management.

This role will have senior level visibility within the business and as such first class communication, influencing and negotiation skills are essential as is a hands on and proactive attitude. You will also be able to manage multiple projects under analysis at a time.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly commercial finance professional with a strong IT projects background to join an interesting and diverse business.

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