Finance Business Partner

Michael Page (UK); Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading UK manufacturing business is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join its team in Glasgow. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparation of management accounts, budgeting, and providing financial support to commercial and operational staff. Ideal for qualified accountants with strong financial analysis and business partnering skills. The role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACCA, CIMA, or ICAS.
• Experience in business partnering and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong Excel and Power BI skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports.
• Provide financial analysis and support to senior management.
• Lead discussions around business performance and budget reviews.

Skills

Business partnering

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Cost management

Excel

Power BI

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAS)

Job description

• Finance Business Partner
• Market Leading UK Wide Manufacturing Business

About Our Client

Our client is a market leading UK Wide Manufacturing business with an office on the outskirts of Glasgow. It will be a hybrid role with free on-site parking available.

Job Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts and reports.
• Preparation of forecasting and annual budgeting process.
• Annual stock revaluation
• Key point of contact to provide finance support to commercial, sales and operational staff
• Provide accurate, timely, and insightful financial analysis to senior management and key stakeholders
• Provide financial models, scenario analysis and investment appraisal for CAPEX projects
• Review and monitor CAPEX spend, ensuring accurate reporting and process control
• Lead discussions around business performance, budget reviews and cost management in a variety of meetings, ensuring financial objectives align with overall business strategy
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities within the business
• Monitor and challenge costs within operations & finance function to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Act as a trusted advisor to area operations, providing value add financial reports & analysis to support area performance
• Support the Financial Controller and Senior Finance Business Partner with analysis and insight for key decision making
• Support and develop KPI reporting for internal and external requirements
• Support CI manager in process improvement to increase efficiency and data accuracy
• Provide information and evidence for audit
• Other ad-hoc projects / duties as required

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAS)
• Exp in business partnering or stakeholder engagement
• Ability to articulate financial performance for non-financial stakeholders
• Strong excel skills and Power Bi is desirable
• Positive attitude and team player

What's on Offer

This role offers a highly competitive package between £55,000-£65,000 DOE plus great wider benefits.