Finance Business Partner

Palatine Talent Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm in the Preston area seeks a qualified Finance Business Partner. The role involves managing a portfolio, guiding budget holders on financial decisions, and supervising a Deputy Finance Business Partner. Ideal candidates will be fully CIMA or ACCA qualified with experience in management accounting and financial analysis. This position offers a collaborative environment with mentorship from a senior finance head.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Management Accounting, Financial Analysis, and Finance Business Partnering.
• Strong relationship management skills with finance and non-finance staff.
• Experience supervising a team member.

Responsibilities

• Finance Business Partner for a specific business portfolio.
• Communicate financial implications of commercial decisions.
• Manage a Deputy Finance Business Partner.
• Conduct financial planning and analysis.

Skills

CIMA Qualification

ACCA Qualification

Management Accounting

Financial Analysis

Relationship Building

Cost Modelling

Scenario Planning

Education

Fully qualified CIMA or ACCA

Job description

Outstanding opportunity for a CIMA, ACA, ACCA or CIPFA Qualified Finance Business Partner to join a household name, highly regarded business based in the Preston area. Working in a friendly, collaborative team of FBPs and Management Accountants - and mentored by an impressive Head of Finance - your remit will include:

• Finance Business Partner for your own specific business portfolio.
• Working with Budget holders and management to communicate the financial implications of all commercial decisions.
• Managing a Deputy Finance Business Partner.
• Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Cost modelling.
• Scenario planning.
• Supporting business case appraisal and tender submissions.
• Preparing and presenting information and analysis for all financial plans across own business areas.
• Supporting the Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecasting processes.

Applicants must be fully CIMA or ACCA qualified with previous experience in Management Accounting, Financial Analysis and Finance Business Partnering across large business, complex multi- disciplinary environments. You\'ll also have a track record of forging strong relationships with a broad audience profile of finance and non-finance staff up to board level and will have previous supervisory experience (This role has 1 report). You\'ll also be skilled in reporting of financial information and interpreting/relaying results to both finance and non-finance colleagues.