Business Partner Finance

Job title:

Business Partner Finance

Company:

Robert Half

Job description

Job Description:COMMERCIAL ANALYSTRobert Half are proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to a fast growth, PE backed FS group that due to a round of recent acquisitions is now seeking a finance business partner. This group of brands has a complex and diverse product range and are well renowned in the world of FS.They now look to develop their Southampton operation with the recruitment of several key roles, including a Commercial Analyst. This is a key hire for the business unit and plays a pivotal role in influencing revenues through financial analysis, internal stakeholder partnering and supplier / customer networking.This role will ideally suit someone that is qualified or pursuing a finance qualification – ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CA or equivalent, Is proficient technically, has advanced modelling / systems skills and has demonstratable experience of driving revenue and reducing cost in a fast paced, commercial environment.THE JOB ROLE:Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee annual budgeting and strategic planning cycle – managing complex forward-looking budget models
• Manage the planning and reporting (key management information) processes for the business for weekly, monthly and annual internal reporting requirements
• Analysing and monitoring business performance, and explaining movements to the FD and MD.
• Decision support (ad hoc analysis, BAU performance reporting, generating insights to help shape business decision making)
• Organisation, manipulation, analysis and dissemination of data from source systems to inform business decision making (including data automation – finding efficient and scalable of consolidating outputs)
• Ownership & Support of rolling short and mid-term forecast modelling, delivering key schedules to support and explain latest views and assumptions
• Support month end reporting processes including preparation of bonus and provision calculations
• Develop and improve weekly and monthly reporting to Group
• Support project work and ad-hoc reporting requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Degree level or equivalent
• Management Accountant qualified or on way to qualifying (preferred)
• Previous experience in an Accounting/Commercial environment for at least 3 to 5 years
• Previous experience in the retail / FMCG Industry or similar for at least 3 to 5 years
• Excellent PC and analytical skills
• High level Excel is a must, & the ability to utilise these skills in the analysis of complex business problems.
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to self-manage
• Able to operate across several levels of the business, solving complex business problems and providing clear and concise analysis.
• The ability to work in a team and individually

BENEFITS:

• A highly competitive base salary of between £45,000 and £70,000 p/a based on the candidates experience
• A performance related bonus of up to 10%
• Health insurance
• Contributory pension with matching scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Other great benefits on application
• The opportunity to work from home 2 days per week

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.

Expected salary

Location

Southampton

Job date

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:24:39 GMT

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