Finance Business Partner

Target; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Cardiff is looking for a Finance Business Partner to oversee P&L ownership and enhance relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should possess a relevant finance qualification and experience in Commercial Finance. Excellent Excel skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment are required. The role offers numerous employee benefits, including a hybrid work model.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working policy

Defined pension contribution scheme

Employee discount scheme

Company paid private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Relevant finance qualification required: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Previous experience in a Commercial Finance role is essential.
• Excellent MS Excel skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of annual budgeting process.
• Produce rolling forecasts with quarterly reforecasts.
• Conduct monthly financial performance reviews with stakeholders.

Skills

Finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Commercial Finance experience

Excel skills

Integrity and diligence

Relationship building

Adaptability to fast-paced environments

Job description

Overview

At Target Group, we're not just about deadlines and deliverables; we're about making a real impact in the Financial Services and Technology sectors. We thrive on innovation and the ability to adapt, and we're looking for a Finance Business Partner who shares our passion for progress!

You will partner with your designated business area (Change & IT), providing end to end P&L ownership and building strong working relationships with your internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

More specifically, you'll:

• Take full ownership of the annual budgeting process for your business area
• Produce rolling forecasts, with a formal quarterly reforecast
• Maintain an R&O schedule
• Hold monthly financial performance reviews with stakeholders including presenting actuals v budget and reviewing and challenging any forecast discrepancies
• Understand the overhead cost base and determine the appropriate allocation methodology across the Client P&Ls to show an EBITDA
• Provide insight into client profitability and report back to the business through a partnering approach
• Analysing actuals from Client P&Ls compared to the pricing models, understanding reasons for variances and taking appropriate action
• Work closely with the Financial Accounts and Management Accounts team to ensure that project related costs are accurately captured in the General Ledger

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role you will require:

• A relevant finance qualification eg: ACA, ACCA, CIMA
• Previous experience in a Commercial Finance role
• Excellent MS Excel skills
• To act with integrity, care and diligence
• Be able to build strong working relationships, with the confidence to challenge key stakeholders within the business if required
• Be confident working in a fast paced and evolving business environment

Benefits

• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Hybrid Working policy - approx 2 days per week in our Cardiff City Centre office
• Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%). Plus, option to contribute via Salary Exchange (alternatively known as Salary Sacrifice)
• Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers. Plus, cashback on purchases
• Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Discretionary Annual Pay Review
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Loyal Service Scheme
• Help@Hand – Confidential access to health and wellbeing support to include Employee Assistance Program
• Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses
• Recognition Scheme
• Free Mortgage Advice and Support
• Wisdom Wellbeing, your go to for wellbeing resources and solutions
• Everest Funeral Concierge
• Free Bereavement and Probate Advice and Support
• Access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through GP24
• Paid eye tests and employer contribution towards spectacles specifically for VDU use.

You can also select other benefits, we cover the upfront cost and make monthly deductions from your pay, interest free!

• Technology Buying Scheme
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Taste Card / Coffee Club Membership
• Charitable Payroll Giving
• Cycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

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