Finance Business Partner

Cactus Search; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Glasgow is seeking a Financial Business Partner to enhance its financial support operations. This hybrid role emphasizes stakeholder management and financial performance analysis, ensuring business objectives are met within budget. You'll engage in budgeting, forecasting, and producing management accounts while actively participating in process improvement initiatives. If you possess strong analytical skills and excel in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on financial growth and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• CIMA/ACCA part qualified is essential for this role.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar financial role.

Responsibilities

• Production of Annual Budgeting & Forecasts at a support department level.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with other areas of the business.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Excel

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

CIMA/ACCA Part Qualified

Job description

Were are currently on the lookout for a Financial Business Partner to join our wonderful client based in Glasgow on a Hybrid working basis (3 days on site) 2 days from home.

You will be responsible for the Financial Support to the business with a focus on procurement, control & maintenance of fixed business contracts and costs. This will involve a high level of stakeholder management in order to support the delivery of business objectives within budget. A key aspect of the role will be monitoring and analysing the financial performance of individual overhead departments within our clients business.

Duties:

1. Production of Annual Budgeting & Forecasts at a support department level
2. Production of Monthly Management Accounts, incorporating accruals, prepayments etc.
3. Producing analysis to explain key variances to identify financial opportunities and risks to ensure results are delivered to plan
4. Supporting the budget holders with all key management information
5. Developing and maintaining relationships with other areas of the business
6. Proactively participating in process improvement projects both within the Finance area and the wider business

Experience:

1. CIMA/ACCA part qualified (Essential)
2. Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
3. Previous experience of working in a fast paced, cross-functional group
4. Highly developed stakeholder management skills
5. Ability to challenge and question trends to address issues and identify opportunities for financial growth
6. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
7. Strong analysis, communication, management and organisational skills
8. Highly Advanced Excel skills