Finance Business Partner

Artemis Clarke; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence investment strategies aimed at social change within the community. You will leverage your financial expertise to evaluate investment opportunities, engage with diverse stakeholders, and ensure financial targets are met. If you are a qualified accountant with a passion for social, environmental, and economic development, this is the perfect opportunity to make a real difference while thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in audit, corporate finance, or FP&A.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage investment opportunities to drive social change.
• Monitor financial performance and support investment managers.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Job description

Job title: Finance Business Partner

Salary: £65k - £70k FTE

Location: Bristol (hybrid working possible, minimum 3 days in office)

Reporting to: Finance Director

Hours: Part Time - 3 or 4 days spread over 5 days

Our Client

Our client is a leading real estate, infrastructure and business investor delivering strong social, economic and environmental returns.

They are looking for a confident and skilled Finance Business Partner with excellent relationship management and business modelling skills to join their small team.

Finance Business Partner - The Role

You will be responsible for developing, evaluating and managing investment opportunities to drive social change in the local community. You'll also need to be an effective communicator and people-person as you will be interacting with a wide variety of stakeholders including investees, board members, commercial lenders, and investors.

As Finance Business Partner your responsibilities will include:

1. Building relationships, both within the team and with the portfolio of investee companies. This will involve site visits in the local area, for which expenses will be paid (mileage or taxi fares);
2. Monitoring financial performance, repayments, and recoveries across the investment portfolio;
3. Developing financial models to create scenario analysis for existing investments;
4. Supporting Investment Managers and Directors to ensure individual investments are achieving financial and impact targets;
5. Reporting key performance information to Investment Committees;
6. Critically appraising potential investments, considering assumptions and associated risks;
7. Supporting completion of transactions through due diligence and related credit analysis;
8. Assisting the Finance Director with borrowing arrangements and treasury management;
9. Assisting with business plans, management accounts, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.

The Successful Applicant

As Finance Business Partner, you will be a qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with experience in audit, corporate finance, business partnering, or FP&A.

You will be motivated to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and eager to solve problems amid challenges.

Key attributes include:

• Strong financial modelling skills;
• Ability to assess investment opportunities, including risk and return measures;
• Property experience desirable;
• A passion for improving social, environmental, and economic development;
• Excellent understanding of P&L statements, cash flows, and various business models;
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines;
• Excellent communication, relationship, and report-writing skills;
• Strong analytical skills to identify opportunities and risks;
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude who thrives in an entrepreneurial setting;
• SME or corporate finance experience desirable;
• Well-organized with excellent attention to detail.

Please include a cover letter addressing the above requirements and answering the following questions:

• Are you a qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)?
• Do you have property experience?
• Do you understand corporate finance?
• Do you possess strong financial modelling skills?
• Do you have excellent relationship management skills?

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