Finance Business Partner

SF Partners; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an FP&A Analyst for a well-established company in Solihull. This is an excellent opportunity to build a career in commercial finance, focusing on financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience in FP&A or commercial finance, be part-qualified or working towards CIMA, ACCA or ACA, and possess strong Excel skills. You will work closely with finance leaders and stakeholders, providing insights and delivering financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, audit, accounts, FP&A, commercial finance or financial analysis.
• Good understanding of financial statements, budgeting and forecasting.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supporting budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
• Preparing management information and reporting packs.
• Assisting with investment and project appraisal work.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong Excel skills

Clear communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Part-qualified or working towards CIMA, ACCA or ACA

Job description

SF Partners are working with a well-established and highly regarded business to recruit an FP&A Analyst into their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career in a commercially focused finance role, with exposure to financial planning, forecasting, management reporting, cashflow analysis and decision support.

The role would suit someone already working in FP&A, commercial finance, management accounts or financial analysis. It could also be a great first move from practice for someone with strong analytical skills, good technical accounting knowledge and a genuine interest in moving into a more commercial finance role.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of FP&A, you will support the delivery of financial insight across the business and work closely with senior finance leaders and operational stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting budgets, forecasts and long-term financial planning
• Assisting with financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Preparing management information and reporting packs
• Supporting cashflow and profit forecasting
• Reviewing performance against budget and forecast
• Assisting with investment and project appraisal work
• Supporting covenant reporting and financing-related analysis
• Working with non-finance stakeholders to understand key business drivers
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and accuracy
• Providing ad hoc analysis to support commercial decision-making

The Candidate

We are looking for someone who is analytical, curious and keen to develop in a commercial finance environment.

Qualifications:

• Experience in finance, audit, accounts, FP&A, commercial finance or financial analysis
• Part-qualified, recently qualified or working towards CIMA, ACCA or ACA
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Good understanding of financial statements, budgeting and forecasting
• Strong attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn