Finance Business Partner

Robert Walters UK; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic FP&A team in Watford. This permanent, full-time role offers the opportunity to provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders and drive improvements in financial performance. The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with strong communication and negotiation skills, capable of influencing decision-making and building relationships across the organization. With a competitive salary and hybrid working options, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Company specific benefits

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with significant post qualification experience.
• Ability to communicate technical points to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and decision support to senior leaders.
• Lead financial matters and improve current financial performance.
• Collaborate with Business Partners and coach management accountants.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Building

Conflict Resolution

Team Collaboration

Education

ACCA or CIMA Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finance Business Partner

Permanent
Based in Watford
£50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

Robert Walters are pleased to be working with a successful organisation based in Hertfordshire who are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join their FP&A and Business Partnering team. This is a full time, permanent role and is based in Watford and there is an option to work remotely two days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Providing insightful and strategic advice and decision support to senior business leaders
• Lead on financial matters within the directorate and senior management team
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve current financial performance
• Improve the understanding of business performance
• Present monthly financial performance both within finance and to operational teams
• Delivering analysis and insight on risks, cost trajectory and business opportunities
• Provide options and scenarios for business decisions
• Challenge and influence decision-making
• Oversee month end process working with a dedicated management accountant ensuring costs are captured and variances understood
• Working collaboratively with fellow Business Partners and developing and coaching management accountants and analysts
• Maintain strong relationships with the relevant executive director and their senior teams

Candidate profile:

• A qualified finance professional (ACCA/CIMA), with significant post qualification experience
• Able to effectively communicate technical points to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrable negotiation, relationship building, and conflict resolutions skills
• Experience of working in a regulatory environment
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and establish positive professional relationships across the organisation, able to adapt approach to achieve best outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence to challenge and influence
• Highly proficient IT skills with ability to use Microsoft Office applications
• Ideally from Retail or FMCG background

On Offer:

£50,000 - £60,000 and bonus and company specific benefits. There is also hybrid working.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Watford
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum