Finance Business Partner

Marshalls Plc; Liversedge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Development opportunities

Health care plan

5% employer-matched pension

Cycle to work

Job summary

Marshalls plc in the United Kingdom invites an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our Business Finance Team. You will partner with leaders across Landscaping & Building Products units, own the P&L and balance sheet, deliver forecasts and budgets, and provide insightful MI to senior managers.

The role requires CIMA or equivalent, FP&A experience, excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to build relationships across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA or equivalent) with FP&A experience.
• Commercial business knowledge and FP&A experience.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, leadership interaction, and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Own the P&L and Balance Sheet for the business units.
• Prepare forecasts and budgets with variance analysis.
• Provide MI to senior leaders to support strategic decisions.

Skills

Forecasting & budgeting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Presentation to leadership

Team collaboration

Education

CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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? Y ou 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 escape 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.

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 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 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
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Development opportunities
• 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
• 5% employer-matched pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on products
• Retailer discounts
• Marshalls Wellbeing Centre - move, money & mind
• Share purchase scheme
• 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.

Every great build starts with strong foundations. Start yours here.