Finance Business Partner

FMCG JOBS; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food manufacturing business in Angus, Scotland, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support the Senior Finance Manager. The role involves preparing monthly accounts, providing actionable insights, managing budgets, and supporting cashflow monitoring. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong analytical skills with a passion for process improvement. This position offers a chance to shape transformation and influence decision-making in a forward-thinking finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced finance environment.
• Strong analytical skills and focus on process improvement.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accounts adhering to group policies.
• Investigate and prepare variance reports.
• Manage month-end processes and drive efficiency.
• Prepare and review budgets and forecasts.
• Support cashflow preparation and monitoring.
• Prepare VAT and Intrastat returns.
• Manage year-end schedules and liaise with external auditors.
• Provide cover for entities as needed.
• Review monthly payroll processing.
• Develop improved financial information systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Change management

Job description

GVA Search is proud to partner with a fast-growing food manufacturing business in Angus, Scotland, to recruit a newly created Finance Business Partner role. Supporting the Senior Finance Manager and Group Financial Controller, you'll streamline processes, drive efficiencies, and partner with stakeholders to support a high-growth, fast-paced organisation.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape transformation, influence decision-making, and enjoy clear succession planning in a forward-thinking finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Monthly Accounts: Prepare accurate monthly accounts for the UK, adhering to group timetables and accounting policies.
• Deliver Insights: Investigate and prepare variance reports, providing actionable insights by comparing actuals to budgets and forecasts.
• Drive Efficiency: Manage key month-end processes, including journals (accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, HP), and work on improving systems to enhance reporting and control.
• Collaborate with Budget Holders: Build strong business partnerships by preparing and managing monthly departmental reports, ensuring alignment with budget holders.
• Support Strategic Planning: Assist in preparing and reviewing budgets and forecasts, helping to shape the future of the business.
• Cashflow Management: Support cashflow preparation and monitoring, ensuring financial stability and efficiency.
• Streamline Compliance: Prepare/review VAT and Intrastat returns, and deliver timely monthly balance sheet reconciliations with prompt resolution of issues.
• Year-End Excellence: Prepare year-end schedules and liaise with external auditors to meet agreed deadlines.
• Cross-Functional Support: Provide cover for Morocco, Spain, and other entities as needed, ensuring seamless operations across the group.
• Payroll Oversight: Review monthly payroll processing by third-party providers and guide the weekly payroll team.
• Champion Process Improvements: Take an active role in developing and implementing improved financial information systems and processes, driving continuous transformation.
• Be a Visionary: Align with and contribute to the Finance Department’s vision, ensuring SMART targets are met and personal growth is achieved.

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll bring strong analytical skills, a passion for process improvement, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with stakeholders. Experience in change management and transformation projects would be adventagious.