Finance Business Partner

Servomex; Crowborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in gas analysis solutions is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support financial planning and performance reporting. The role involves collaboration with marketing and engineering teams, providing insights, and managing financial risks. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills and a proven background in finance, contributing to strategic decisions and financial objectives.

Benefits

Discretionary Company Bonus

Medical Cover

Annual Performance Review

Personal Pension Plan

Employee Wellbeing Programme

25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Enhanced Family Friendly benefits

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Finance Business Partner role.
• Experience in global multi-site organizations.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial insights and analysis for strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present detailed financial performance reports.
• Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Financial Modelling

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA - or equivalent)

Tools

SAP Analytics

Power BI

Job description

Servomex, the global expert in gas analysis solutions and part of the FTSE 250 Spectris Group, is excited to be recruiting for an exceptional Finance Business Partner.

This full time, permanent opening sits within our Global Finance Team. The successful candidate will work closely with our global Marketing and Engineering functions to provide financial support - focusing on performance reporting, financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and project financial assessment within the Servomex Group.

We are seeking a great communicator, who is confident to challenge decisions and scrutinise the detail, allowing them to make a positive and meaningful impact on our global business.

Servomex is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and ensuring the health and wellbeing of its workforce; we are proud of our endorsements and pledges to create a positive workplace where employees feel supported and able to bring their whole selves to work:

About the Opportunity:

• Working closely with the Strategy & Marketing Director and Technical Director and their global teams to support the financial planning process and drive optimal financial performance and cost control of these functions.
• Deliver financial insights and analysis to aid strategic decision-making for the Marketing and Engineering departments.
• Responsible for reporting requirements of actuals, forecast, budget and analysis to the Marketing and Technical Directors, their leadership teams and cost centre owners.
• Prepare and present detailed financial performance reports to internal stakeholders.
• Conduct financial assessments of marketing and pricing strategies and R&D projects, including cost-benefit analysis and financial modelling. Support the formulation and execution of financial strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Monitor and report on key financial metrics and KPIs.
• Identify and manage financial risks effectively.
• Critically evaluate, manage, and report on R&D project performance and status, including product vitality.
• Perform general finance business partnering tasks related to IT/ Information Systems.
• Collaborate with the Financial Controlling team to implement process improvements.
• Other ad hoc reporting and analysis as required by Global Head of FP&A and Senior Finance Leadership team.

About Your Talent:

Essential Skills and Experience:

• A proven track record of performing in a Finance Business Partner role or similar (experience within a manufacturing environment is preferable).
• Experience working in a global multi-site organisation.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.
• Business case development and financial modelling.
• Experience with forecasting and financial planning.
• History of providing in-depth variance analysis.
• Ability to tailor visual analysis to the appropriate audience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to challenge decisions and provide commercial insight.
• Ability to identify the value in information provided.
• Adaptability and perseverance to build and maintain influence.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present to executive decision makers.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience in working with SAP Analytics, Power BI, and SAP systems.
• Awareness and understanding of Lean and continuous improvement concepts.

Essential Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA - or equivalent).

Location: Crowborough, East Sussex, UK - this opportunity has flexibility for hybrid working, with a minimum of three days per week onsite at our facility in Crowborough, East Sussex

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (flexible start and finish times)

Salary: Competitive to Attract the Best Talent; Servomex considers several factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Benefits:

• Discretionary Company Bonus
• Medical Cover
• Opportunities for growth & development through our structured Talent Management System
• Annual Performance Review
• Personal Pension Plan (up to 10.5% employer contribution)
• Employee Wellbeing Programme managed by our dedicated Health and Wellbeing Manager
• 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + Company Shutdown Day
• Two Volunteering Days
• Life Assurance (4 x Salary)
• Enhanced Family Friendly benefits & pay
• Staff Referral Scheme and Long Service Awards
• Global Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Parking

We are proud of our endorsements and pledges to create a positive workplace for ALL:

WORK180: endorsed as an Employer for all Women by Work180. We champion the importance of a diverse workforce and with the support of Work180 we will continue to drive this forward.

Wellbeing at Work: the first Company in East Sussex to achieve the Gold Wellbeing at Work Award through East Sussex Public Health.

Menopause Workplace Pledge: supporting any employee going through menopause and helping to educate employees to be able to support and be understanding of those experiencing the symptoms.

Disability Confident Scheme: we ensure that we provide employees with disabilities everything needed to become successful within the business and to reach their full potential.

Age-Friendly Employer Pledge: showing our full commitment to providing a workplace where people can succeed and flourish within a multigenerational workforce.

Mindful Employer: we fully understand that everyone has a life outside of work, and so we actively encourage a flexible working pattern and a healthy work-life balance.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates with a disability may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any such adjustments during the application process. Please note we will also make reasonable adjustments wherever possible to enable employees to complete their roles to the best of their ability.

About Servomex:

Servomex, part of the FTSE 250 Spectris Group, plays a vital role of advanced gas analysis in creating a cleaner, healthier, and more productive world. This message is more urgent than ever with the world's climate issues top of the global agenda.

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