Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Fleet; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Finance Business Partner to manage asset finance and business lending functions. The candidate will own month-end reporting, balance sheet management, and aid in strategic financial planning. Applicants should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with experience in financial accounting and must demonstrate an ability to enhance operational efficiency across processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification preferred.
• Experience in Financial / Management Accounting is essential.
• Prior experience in financial services or risk-based lending preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end reporting and accuracy of financial records.
• Prepare analytical reports for management review.
• Support external audit and process improvements.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Management Accounting

Process Improvement

Risk Management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified / part-qualified

Tools

SUN Systems

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Finance Business Partner - Asset Finance / Business Lending

Hampshire

£50,000 to £60,000 plus car allowance, bonus and good benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Accountant to join our client due to growth.

Our client is a subsidiary of a niche banking group and specialises in the provision of asset finance facilities for the UK SME community.

The Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of accurate and timely completion of the divisional month end reporting process. Ownership of the general ledger and ensuring all journals posted are accurate and contain strong supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly analytical reviews and present the month end financial reports for senior manager review and approval.
• Monitor the daily bank reconciliations.
• Own the Asset Finance Divisions' balance sheet substantiation process and ensuring the Asset Finance reconciliations are prepared in accordance with the Group’s policy.
• Liaise with the Business and the Group’s planning team to deliver the annual forecast for Asset Finance. Prepare monthly analytical reviews on actual performance against forecasts, presenting to the Asset Finance Board at the monthly meeting.
• Support the Group’s external audit, ensuring audit deliverables are provided in-line with agreed deadlines.
• Responsible for ensuring that controls and processes remain aligned to the Group operating model, adopting best practices across the Group as well as proactive involvement in process and control enhancements and efficiencies.
• Liaise with and assist the business on new products being launched and the development of the loan systems.
• Ensuring that Finance policies and procedures and all communications with customers incorporate current and relevant technical accounting standards, legislative and regulatory responsibilities.

The Candidate Profile:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified / part-qualified - experience of Financial / Management Accounting is essential.
• Previous experience of working within a financial services or a risk based lending environment preferable.
• Some experience of implementing process improvement projects and establishing good working controls is preferable.
• Previous experience working with accounting systems is essential, experience of SUN Systems is desirable.

In the first instance send your CV in confidence to Lucy Davies at [emailprotected] .