Finance Business Partner

Vp plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment hire provider in the UK is looking for a Finance Business Partner to support the Head of Commercial Finance. You will analyze financial performance, develop KPIs, and assist in budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will be a qualified CIMA or ACCA accountant with strong analytical skills and the ability to work with senior managers to drive business performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice pension

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Free Tool Hire

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Learning & Development opportunities

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with senior managers.
• Ability to drive business change.
• Proficiency in financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed analysis of key business areas.
• Report findings and develop action plans.
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Excel (advanced)

Education

Qualified CIMA / ACCA accountant or QBE

Tools

Power Pivot

Tableau

Job description

About The Role

Working from home our Finance Business Partners support the Head of Commercial Finance in delivering an effective and holistic financial business-partnering service. Fundamentally, you will be partnering with senior managers around the business, driving business performance through providing pro-active, self-driven value add analysis and help focus the business on areas of opportunity. In addition, as a role that requires strong financial knowledge, responsibilities will include: KPI reporting; financial auditing; financial planning, including forecasting, budgeting & building of business cases; asset and cost ownership; plus various adhoc activities and project work as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed analysis and investigation of key business areas as identified and agreed with the Head of Commercial Finance.
• Develop and maintain operational relationships whilst enhancing financial awareness and ownership of business/departmental performance.
• Report findings, make recommendations and develop action plan for improvements. This includes process improvements and plans for continual monitoring.
• Develop and continually update business KPIs.
• Undertakes periodic depot-based financial audits to ensure procedures are adhered to.
• Ensures regular financial and operational information is distributed to stakeholders.
• Prepare and obtain information to build the annual budgets & forecasting.
• To provide assistance with any acquisitions / strategic investments e.g. building business cases to assess financial viability, perform due diligence and ensure operational integration.
• Support finance contribution to Divisional board meetings & senior team reviews.
• Delegate work as appropriate to the Finance Analyst supporting your area of the business.
• Ensure appropriate department procedures are maintained, updated and documented.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified CIMA / ACCA accountant or QBE.
• Experience of working in partnership with non-financial managers, particularly at a senior level.
• Experience of working effectively during periods of organisational change.
• Sound modelling and analytical skills.
• Passionate about driving business change and adding value.
• Ambitious, driven and able to work successfully on own initiative.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and concurrent challenges effectively.
• Proven IT skills, utilising various systems and reporting platforms. Excel to an advanced level. Experience of Power Pivot and Tableau desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development - commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts - a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline - free joining

A Little Bit About Us

Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK.

Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Plus, with our 'Everyday Product Hire Guarantee', you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK.

At Brandon Hire Station, we're actively looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We're committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and we're always on the lookout for like-minded professionals who share our dedication to excellence.

If you're interested in working for a company that's committed to providing exceptional customer support services, we invite you to apply for a position with Brandon Hire Station today.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.