Finance Business Partner

Anderson Knight; Paisley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their team during a period of growth. This role is pivotal in decision-making and requires collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders to support business units. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified ACCA/CA/CIMA Accountant with proven experience in financial planning and analysis. You will engage in month-end tasks, lead budgeting processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities. Join a dynamic and innovative business committed to employee wellbeing and success recognition.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACCA/CA/CIMA Accountant with experience in financial planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct month-end tasks including journal entries and financial analysis.
• Lead the annual budget and forecasting process while collaborating with teams.

Skills

Financial Analysis

KPI Reporting

Budgeting

Cost Centre Reviews

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

ACCA/CA/CIMA Qualified

Job description

Anderson Knight are pleased to be partnering with our established client on the critical appointment ofFinance Business Partner. This is an opportunity to join a business going through a period of sustained growth and play a strategic role in driving the business forward.

Reporting directly to Director level, this role will play a critical part in decision making, partnering with Senior Management and key stakeholders to support key business units and deliver long term goals in a highly competitive sector.

Responsibilities will include:

• Undertake key month-end tasks including journal entries, financial analysis and KPI reporting
• Conduct monthly cost centre reviews with budget holders, providing variance and trend analysis against budget and forecast, providing guidance and partnership on variance.
• Lead the annual budget and forecasting process
• Deliver financial analysis and support for third-party product costing and pricing agreements.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Identify and guide profit improvement initiatives, highlighting cost-saving opportunities and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with multiple business units and build strong relationships across the business, acting as a collaborative business partner.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of key strategic initiatives and projects.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Fully Qualified ACCA/CA/CIMA Accountant
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a strategic partnership role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence decision-making.

In return will be the opportunity to work with an expanding, innovative business, gaining the exposure to key commercial projects. A strong focus is employee wellbeing, recognising and rewarding success.

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please forward your CV in complete confidence.