Finance Business Partner

Airedale Catering Equipment Group Limited T/A The Airedale Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Airedale Catering Equipment Group, a leading provider in the UK hospitality and food service industry, seeks a Finance Business Partner. This role involves providing strategic financial insights, managing budget processes, and enhancing financial efficiency across key departments. A fantastic opportunity for career progression in a rapidly expanding company.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Car

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Proven track record in a Finance Business Partner role or similar.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership with financial analysis and reports.
• Lead the budget and forecasting process ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Prepare and present monthly financial updates to the senior management team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Financial analysis

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Finance Business Partner

Company Overview:The Airedale Group are the market leading design, installation, and maintenance provider for commercial kitchens in the UK hospitality and food service industry. We work alongside clients from the initial designs through to bespoke fabrication and installation. Coupled with the largest body of professional maintenance engineers in the country, we offer the complete end-to-end solution to our extensive client base. We have long-standing relationships with many of the biggest multi-site brands in the UK.

Job Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic team, focusing on providing strategic financial insights and analysis to the Design & Installation (D&I) management team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving informed decision-making, monitoring performance, and enhancing financial efficiency across key departments.

Benefits:Competitive Salary & Company Car

Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior leadership and other stakeholders through ad hoc financial analysis and reports to assist with decision-making.
• Act as a key partner in evaluating and presenting financial data to senior management for strategic planning.
• Lead the budget and forecasting process for two subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with business goals and financial targets.
• Monitor performance against the budget and forecast, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Implement corrective actions to address any variances, ensuring the financial health of the subsidiaries.
• Regularly assess and track performance against budget and forecast, highlighting key trends and variances.
• Prepare and present monthly financial updates to the senior management team, including detailed trend analysis and recommendations for improvements.
• Provide financial support in evaluating commercial contracts, ensuring profitability and cash flow risks are effectively managed.
• Collaborate with other departments, including HR, Marketing, and Procurement, to improve financial efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of key financial reporting dashboards, ensuring real-time access to accurate financial data.
• Provide insights to management through clear, actionable reports on performance, risks, and opportunities.

Experience Required:

• Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Proven track record in a Finance Business Partner role or similar, with experience supporting senior management.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience in managing financial performance for subsidiaries or business units.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Ability to evaluate commercial contracts and manage financial risks effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The Airedale Group is expanding rapidly, employing circa 700 people across multiple locations in the UK. This is a fantastic time to be joining the business with opportunities for career progression.