Finance Business Partner

Marshalls plc; Elland; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary + benefits

Health care plan

Employee discounts

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Pension

Job summary

Marshalls plc is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team in Elland. You will own the P&L and Balance Sheet for the Landscaping & Building Products units, providing accurate forecasts, budgets and monthly accounts with robust variance analysis.

You’ll present MI to senior leaders and influence strategic decisions, while building strong relationships across sites. With hybrid working and a competitive salary plus benefits, the role travels to manufacturing sites nationwide and

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA or equivalent).
• Commercial business knowledge and FP&A experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to engage with leadership teams and drive strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand the business, accounts, reporting cycles and financial performance.
• Own the P&L and Balance Sheet and drive the performance of the business unit.
• Deliver accurate forecasts and budgets and monthly accounts with variance analysis for production, materials and labour.
• Present insightful Management Information to senior leaders and shape strategic direction; travel to manufacturing sites as needed.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CIMA or eq.)

FP&A experience

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Landscape House, Elland, West Yorkshire
Hybrid Working
Competitive Salary + Benefits

At Marshalls plc, we believe building tomorrow’s world starts with what we can create together today. Since the 1890s, we’ve grown from a Yorkshire stone business into a leading UK manufacturer of building, roofing and landscaping solutions. Built on generations of expertise, we’re known for quality, innovation and sustainability, helping our customers bring their vision to life and create places that work today and last for generations. Together, we’re building tomorrow’s world.

Our Finance department drives our company forward, from steering major investment projects to transforming data into powerful insights. As trusted business partners, we ensure financial precision, uphold the highest standards in reporting, and safeguard our business’s integrity. We now have a new opportunity for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic Business Finance Team. You’ll work closely with business leaders in our Landscaping & Building Products Business Units, driving growth and profitability.

So, what’s the mission?

You will collaborate with key stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business, accounts, reporting cycles, and financial performance. You’ll take ownership of the P&L and Balance Sheet and your business unit’s performance, using your keen judgement to manage and scale issues effectively.

You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate forecasts/budgets and monthly accounts, including using standard costing and variance analysis to provide clear visibility of production performance, material usage and labour efficiency.

Be at the forefront of shaping our strategy and driving the business toward its strategic goals by presenting insightful Management Information (MI) to our senior leaders. Your contributions will directly enhance the financial performance of our BUs, boosting profitability and improving the top line. By continuously improving the quality of our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and commercial decision-making, you’ll ensure all stakeholders receive the right support at the right time.

In this role, it is pivotal that you work effectively with stakeholders, understanding their needs and providing the right solutions to support business objectives. A strong people-centric approach is essential, as you will be expected to build and maintain positive relationships throughout the organisation.

Regularly, you’ll travel to manufacturing sites across the country, gaining invaluable insights into our operations.

If you’re ready to make a significant impact and help drive our success, we want you on our team!

What are the mission-critical skills?

• Qualified accountant (CIMA or equivalent).
• Commercial business knowledge and FP&A experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ambitious, determined, and eager to engage with leadership teams, you are driven to challenge the norm, status quo and contribute to strategic decision-making.
• Team player with a strong motivation to succeed, resilience, well organised and structured approach.
• Able to foster productive relationships across the businesses with multi-level contacts.

Why join Marshalls

Our colleagues have been at the heart of Marshalls for generations and will continue to be the driving force behind our success for generations to come. That’s why we’re committed to creating opportunities for our people to develop their skills, grow their careers and realise their potential. Visit www.marshalls.co.uk/careers to learn more about us! Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial for encouraging cooperation and coordination across teams and departments.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working with 2 days a week in our Head Office in Elland
• 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Health care cash plan - support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on products
• Life assurance

Equal Opportunities

Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace at Marshalls. You’re unique, and we want you to bring your whole self to work every day. We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral or ethical responsibility, it's the right thing to do. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse nature of the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. At Marshalls, you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself.

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