Finance Business Partner

AVK-SEG Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm based in Thatcham is seeking a qualified Finance Business Partner to support data-driven decision making across the business. The candidate will act as a key finance contact, assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and delivering insightful financial analyses. Strong communication abilities and advanced Excel skills are required. This role offers benefits such as private health insurance, a performance bonus, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Performance Bonus

25 days annual leave + bank hols

Birthday Off

Pension Plan

Hybrid working / Flexible working

Qualifications

• Strong background in management accounting, FP&A or commercial finance.
• Experience in preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key finance point of contact for assigned business units.
• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes.
• Deliver regular reporting packs and prepare financial dashboards.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Financial modelling

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP tools (e.g., NetSuite, Proscope)

Power BI

Job description

To support data-driven decision making across the business by delivering high-quality financial insight, analysis and planning. The Finance Business Partner works closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to ensure robust forecasting, track financial performance against budgets, and provide financial challenge and support for key business initiatives.

The role combines a strong technical understanding of financial analysis with the ability to influence and communicate with non-finance colleagues. It plays a critical role in supporting AVK's continued growth, profitability and strategic planning efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Support

• Act as a key finance point of contact for assigned business units or divisions (e.g. Standby, Prime, Controls, Emissions, ePODs).
• Work closely with operational leads to understand drivers of performance, cost and margin.
• Support commercial decision-making with financial insight, including pricing, cost recovery and investment appraisals.
• Participate in project reviews and performance tracking, highlighting risks and opportunities.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes.
• Prepare monthly rolling forecasts for revenue, gross margin, overheads and cashflow.
• Align forecasts with pipeline, resourcing and delivery assumptions.
• Assist in long‑term planning and 5‑year strategic modelling exercises.

Reporting & Insight

• Deliver regular reporting packs (monthly, quarterly) to budget holders, analysing variances and tracking key metrics.
• Prepare financial dashboards to drive visibility and action.
• Support the production of Board and Exec reporting with clear, well‑presented analysis.

Collaboration & Improvement

• Work with the Head of FP&A to improve planning tools, data structures and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with the Financial Controller to ensure consistency between management and statutory reporting.
• Contribute to improvement of cost centre structures, chart of accounts and project reporting accuracy.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Strong background in management accounting, FP&A or commercial finance.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with ERP and reporting tools (e.g. NetSuite, Proscope, Power BI).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - able to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Able to explain financial concepts clearly and drive accountability for results.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank hols
• Birthday Off
• Pension Plan
• Hybrid working / Flexible working

AVK SEG does not discriminate on the race, colour, religion, sex, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the volume of responses, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.