Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner. Our client, based in South Leicestershire has engaged Paul Mitchell Associates to recruit an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their Finance Department on an Interim basis to cover maternity.
Ideally being immediately available or on short notice, your role will be the following;

Job Scope and dimensions
*Reports into: Head of Financial Planning and Analysis
*Responsible for budgetary management
Key Tasks
*Production of a monthly report to the Regional Directors to include P&L and business KPI's.
*Production of complete P&L forecasting on a regional basis for business strategy, budgeting & monthly reporting
*To investigate and report on significant budgetary variances, identifying any remedial action that needs to be taken
*Using the information referred to above to support, influence & recommend actions to improve performance with key stakeholders
*Agree improvement actions with regional directors & drive delivery through to completion
*To meet regularly with budget holders to assess financial performance and to provide financial management information, analysis and advice.
*To ensure budget holders and managers have an awareness of financial performance requirements and to provide financial awareness training where necessary
*Work with the financial planning and analysis team to ensure best practice across the UK business
*Any other projects & responsibilities as advised by the Head of FPA

Qualification and Experience Requirements
*Qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA qualified)
*Previous financial accounting/ commercial experience essential
*Business Partnering experience desirable
*Demonstrated ability of influencing & challenging stakeholders
*Ability to work to tight deadlines
*Commercially aware with good written and verbal communication skills.
*Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of products to specifically include Access & Excel & PowerPoint
*Valid driving licence & ability to travel on a regular basis
In return, my client offers an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation.
For further information, please contact us on 0116 2549404.