Finance Business Partner

Hays PLC; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing organisation aiming for a global impact through science and technology as a Finance Business Partner. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with the finance team to plan, analyze, and report on financial initiatives. Your expertise will drive strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiency through insightful reporting and analysis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and experience significant personal and professional growth. If you are a results-oriented qualified accountant with a passion for financial excellence, this role is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Proven track record in preparing management information and insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for business areas.
• Produce monthly reports and provide insights into variance trends.
• Act as a trusted advisor to budget holders for decision-making.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Management Accounting

Influencing Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

ERP Systems

Oracle Fusion

Planning and Reporting Platforms

Job description

A fast-growing organisation seeks a highly commercial Finance Business Partner.

Your new company
Our client is a fast-growing organisation that is seeking to have a global impact through science and technology.

Your new role
As Finance Business Partner, you will be an integral part of the finance team that plans, analyses, and reports on the financial and operational aspects of dedicated initiatives and programmes. You will facilitate and drive forward the understanding of a dedicated cost base and add value to the business by assisting in the strategic, commercial, and operational decision-making through reporting, planning and analytical capabilities.

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

1. Preparing the annual budget and quarterly re-forecasts for designated business areas;
2. Ensuring accurate financials and providing insights into variance trends;
3. Submitting deliverables to required deadlines;
4. Producing monthly reports for budget holders and leadership on the delivery of departmental budgets, including insightful variance analysis;
5. Acting as a trusted advisor to budget holders, providing financial insights to support decision-making;
6. Working closely with other departments to align financial strategies with business objectives;
7. Analysing costs and recommending strategies for the best use of resources;
8. Developing innovative solutions to complex problems and supporting change implementation and delivery;
9. Continuous improvement of processes and management initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant who can demonstrate relevant experience through a career that shows continuous growth and advancement. Experience in the preparation of financial and performance reports, including an understanding of MI reporting, is required, as well as being an excellent communicator with the ability to challenge and influence at senior levels with integrity and fairness. Experience with ERP, Planning and Reporting platforms and experience with Oracle Fusion is a plus. You will have worked in roles where you have been responsible for preparing and presenting management information and have experience of working with management accounting methodology. Most importantly, you will be able to explain complex financial information and concepts in a clear and concise format to non-financial individuals and be a results-oriented individual with a proven track record of relevant past achievements in driving and improving business results.

What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to join a company at an early stage and experience significant growth and development.

What you need to do now
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