Finance Business Partner

KD Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks a qualified Finance Business Partner for a challenging role in North Yorkshire. The position involves supporting operational reporting and managing accounting for a commercial team. Essential qualifications include ACCA, ACA, or CIMA, alongside strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 to £75,000, hybrid working, and numerous benefits such as annual leave and healthcare options. Ideal candidates must be proactive and eager to contribute in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

15% employer pension contributions

20% discretionary completion bonus

Private BUPA healthcare

Qualifications

• Full qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) is essential.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and essential PowerPoint skills.
• Proven commercial industry experience in operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Commercial Finance with operational reporting.
• Analyze and explain operational variances.
• Manage all aspects of management accounting for the commercial team.

Skills

ACCA qualification

ACA qualification

CIMA qualification

Proficiency in Excel

PowerPoint skills

Proven commercial industry experience

Multicultural teamwork experience

Meticulous approach to spreadsheet management

Job description

Are you a fully qualified accountant seeking a challenging and rewarding Finance Business Partner job within a rapidly evolving commercial environment in the North Yorkshire region? Are you available to complete an initial 12 month contract with the possibility of a permanent role subject to future funding?

Our client, a significant player in their industry and are looking to recruit a dynamic Finance Business Partner to join their senior finance team. This role is crucial in supporting a new project, an innovative business initiative focused on proving product viability.

This organization is at an exciting juncture, with this key project utilizing their products in a specific way and then distributing them globally across Europe, South America, India, the UK, and China.

As part of their ongoing expansion, they are now seeking a proactive and idea-generating candidate to alleviate pressure on the Head of Commercial Finance and contribute to operational success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional eager to take on a pivotal role, comfortable challenging stakeholders, and keen to develop within a supportive yet demanding commercial setting.

What the Finance Business Partner job involves

You will play a key role in supporting the Head of Commercial Finance, focusing on operational reporting and business partnering for a globally based commercial team.

• Acting as the right-hand person to the Head of Commercial Finance, taking ownership of operational reporting responsibilities.
• Analysing and explaining operational variances to provide insightful commentary.
• Managing all aspects of management accounting for the commercial team.
• Preparing comprehensive data and presentations to support the Head of Commercial Finance.
• Business partnering with the commercial team, offering expertise in business planning and costing support.
• Providing valuable advice on product and service offerings.

This is a varied and fast-paced role that would suit someone who enjoys being at the centre of a team, managing multiple priorities, and providing excellent financial and strategic support.

Skills required

We are seeking a proactive and hungry individual, eager for a challenge and able to seamlessly integrate into a young team dynamic. Ideal candidates will have:

• Full qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) is essential.
• A strong level of proficiency in Excel.
• Essential PowerPoint skills for presentation preparation.
• Proven commercial industry experience in operational reporting.
• Experience with multicultural stakeholders or a demonstrable openness to working with diverse teams.
• A meticulous approach to spreadsheet management, ensuring cleanliness and order.

Other information

• Salary range of £70,000 to £75,000 per annum.
• 37.5 contracted hours per week.
• Hybrid working available
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 15% employer pension contributions.
• 20% discretionary completion bonus for the 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Private BUPA healthcare for the individual.
• The initial 12-month fixed-term contract has the potential to become permanent based on funding.

This vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.

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