Finance Business Partner

Kenton Black; Penwortham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected finance recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Business Partner in Penwortham. This role involves supporting business growth through project support and budgeting, while also providing mentorship to junior team members. The ideal candidate will have a commercial mindset and solid technical accounting skills, thriving in a culture that promotes internal career advancement and flexible working arrangements. Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and success.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlement

Career advancement opportunities

Ongoing support and training

Qualifications

• Experience working with larger business structures (£50m turnover+).
• Proven track record in identifying and implementing improved processes.
• Ability to manage a varied workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support projects related to system and process enhancements.
• Develop budgeting and forecasting strategies.
• Interact with stakeholders to provide financial insights.
• Mentor junior finance team members, aiding their development.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Technical accounting capabilities

Project support

Budgeting and forecasting

Stakeholder interaction

Job description

Overview

A brand new Finance Business Partner role has been created within a reputable service based business in Preston. Due to expansion of the services they provide, the business is now looking to recruit a commercially minded and technically strong finance professional to support them on their journey of growth and ongoing business success. The ideal candidate will have exposure to larger business structures (£50m turnover+).

Working within a positive and people focused culture, the business prides itself on impressive staff retention levels which is achieved through offering career development and diverse roles.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Genuine career advancement prospects in line with the organisation\'s culture of promoting within
• Ongoing support and training as needed

Your New Role as Finance Business Partner

As Finance Business Partner, you will enjoy a business facing role which offers excellent variation. Responsibilities will include:

• Project support relating to system and process enhancements/implementations
• Development of budgeting and forecasting
• Regular stakeholder interaction (internal and external) to deliver meaningful financial insight, support and advice
• Provision of ad hoc financial support as required
• Mentoring junior finance team members, being instrumental in their training and development

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply

The successful candidate will offer good commercial acumen with solid technical accounting capabilities. With a curious mindset and a flare for adding value, you will demonstrate proven examples of identifying and implementing improved ways of working, being a key player in financial projects within industry. Additionally, you will be a self-starter able to manage your own workload effectively.

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman (Holland) at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK