Finance Business Partner

TN United Kingdom; Broxburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join its dynamic Finance team. This full-time role offers the chance to provide analytical support and business partnering across operational sites, enhancing financial performance. You will prepare P&L reports, conduct cost centre analysis, and deliver key financial insights to management. With a commitment to diversity and employee development, this forward-thinking company offers competitive benefits, including generous pension contributions and wellness support. If you're ready to make a significant impact and be part of a winning team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Generous pension contributions

Life assurance (x3 salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Recognition programs and awards

Access to discounts via benefit platform

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a commercial or finance role within an operational industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly P&L performance information and variance analysis.
• Act as a business partner to management, providing analytical support.
• Support the Senior Finance Business Partner with insightful business information.

Skills

Data Analysis

Excel Proficiency

Financial Reporting

Business Partnering

Accounting Regulations Knowledge

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

Tools

SAGE

Excel

Job description

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team, based at our Washington OR Broxburn sites, with monthly travel to Spalding during month-end.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will provide analytical support and business partnering to operational sites to help plan, understand, and improve the financial performance of the business.

This is a full-time, permanent position Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, offering a competitive salary and benefits, with the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking market leader.

Job Responsibilities

1. Prepare weekly P&L performance information by site for weekly reviews, including variance analysis against budget/forecast.
2. Reconcile SAGE financial accounts to business units' P&Ls monthly, explaining deviations.
3. Deliver targeted financial information to support site budget achievement.
4. Refresh quarterly financial forecasts to compare expected versus budgeted performance.
5. Act as a business partner to management, providing advice, guidance, and analytical support.
6. Conduct cost centre analysis as required during month-end or on an ad-hoc basis.
7. Issue weekly or as-needed cost centre reports to managers.
8. Prepare accruals and prepayments for the business unit.
9. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
10. Support the Senior Finance Business Partner in delivering accurate and insightful business information.
11. Review and control supplier spending, ensuring compliance with Group Authority Mandates (GO).
12. Participate in ad-hoc projects within the Finance team.

Qualifications

To apply, you should possess:

• Fully Qualified Accountant (desirable)
• Relevant experience in a commercial or finance role within an operational industry (e.g., FMCG)
• Experience in data analysis and making recommendations for change
• Strong knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and macros
• Ability to interpret and present key financial information
• Previous business partnering experience (desirable)

Additional Information

We are committed to making Fowler Welch a great place to work, promoting diversity and employee development. Our benefits include:

• Competitive annual leave
• Generous pension contributions
• Life assurance (x3 salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellness support
• Eye care vouchers
• Recognition programs and awards
• Access to discounts via our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements and are eager to join our #WinningTeam, please apply now!