Finance / Business Partner

Location
Manchester, Manchester
Salary
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Posted
20 Apr 2017
Closes
18 May 2017
Ref
1406015
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Title: Finance Business Partner

Salary: 45k-50k DOE + Bonus

Location: Manchester

Post type: Permanent
We are 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