Finance Business Partner

Inspired Thinking Group (ITG); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Birmingham is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support client account teams through financial analysis and strategic decision-making. Join a collaborative environment where you will partner with various teams and provide insights that enhance performance. The role requires strong communication skills and a background in finance, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements and a variety of perks.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Annual Wellbeing Day

Pension Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Flexible working options, up to 40% from home

Access to savings and discounts via our online platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Monthly Employee Awards with bonuses

Charity involvement and paid Volunteer Day

Referral bonuses

Wellbeing workshops and Champions

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Fully or part-qualified AAT, or working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA considered desirable.
• Experience in a similar role and environment is necessary.
• Ability to work autonomously and build strong relationships is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with Account Directors on P&L performance and gross margin reports.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results highlighting variances.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Financial analysis

Education

AAT qualification or working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

MS Excel

SAGE Intacct

Job description

As a Finance Business Partner, you will collaborate closely with the Client Account teams to support strategic and operational decision-making through insightful financial analysis that enhances performance. You will act as a trusted advisor, capable of challenging and providing recommendations during decision processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partner with client account teams to provide financial insights that inform decision-making.
2. Support the Finance Director – Marketing Services in achieving the objectives of the client accounting finance function.
3. Prepare and analyze period and year-end results, highlighting variances, trends, and impacts on business plans and forecasts.
4. Collaborate with Account Directors to review and analyze monthly gross margin reports, investigating significant variances.
5. Conduct post-month-end reviews with Account Directors, focusing on P&L performance and risk/opportunity analysis.
6. Assist in managing working capital by reviewing sales reserves, aged debt, and WIP.
7. Support the preparation of forecasts and budgets, challenging assumptions as needed.
8. Ensure timely revenue billing and processing, managing purchase orders for key clients.
9. Provide detailed financial analysis to support decision-making.
10. Collaborate with teams to understand financial implications of operational decisions.
11. Participate in regular meetings with Account Directors as the finance contact.
12. Undertake ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting.
13. Drive continuous improvement in processes and procedures.
14. Perform other tasks as required within the role's scope.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Desirable: Fully or part-qualified AAT, or working towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Ability to build strong, trusted relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work autonomously.
• Experience in a similar role and environment.
• Excellent communication skills with high accuracy and presentation standards.
• Knowledge of SAGE Intacct or similar finance platforms (preferred but not essential).
• Proficient in MS Excel.

What We Offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, enjoy numerous perks including:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual Wellbeing Day
• Pension Scheme
• Medical Cash Plan
• Flexible working options, up to 40% from home
• Access to savings and discounts via our online platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Monthly Employee Awards with bonuses
• Charity involvement and paid Volunteer Day
• Referral bonuses
• Wellbeing workshops and Champions
• Enhanced Family Leave

Our Commitment to Diversity:

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity, welcoming applicants regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We support inclusivity through community groups and initiatives that foster a supportive environment.

Next Steps:

If you're interested in this role, please submit your application. Our team will contact you soon.