Finance Business Partner (Projects)

Robert Walters UK; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment firm seeks a Finance Business Partner/Analyst for a high-growth manufacturing company in Berkshire. This role involves partnering with business leaders, enhancing financial practices, and building a capable finance function while navigating a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have relevant accounting qualifications and thrive in collaborative environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified or working towards CIMA or ACCA.
• Experience within a SME manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to establish robust project accounting practices.
• Improve cash flow forecasting focusing on accounts payable.
• Contribute to the deployment of SAP S/4HANA.

Skills

Project Accounting

Cash Flow Forecasting

Financial Controls

Inventory Management

Strong Communication Skills

Agility and Adaptability

Education

CIMA or ACCA Qualification

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Robert Walters have partnered with a high growth manufacturing organisation, based in the heart of Berkshire, who are looking for a highly commercial Finance Business Partner/Analyst to join their expanding finance function.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a real difference. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders across the business, shaping financial processes and decision-making frameworks, and helping to build a best-in-class finance function from the ground up.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Partner with business leaders to establish robust project accounting practices
• Improve our cash flow forecasting with a focus on accounts payable
• Help embed financial controls and ensure alignment with internal policies and frameworks
• Support the creation of a procurement function to enhance supply chain capabilities
• Lead improvements in inventory and stock management data to support decision-making
• Contribute to the deployment and integration of SAP S/4HANA
• Assist in running the in-house payroll system

What You’ll Bring:

• CIMA or ACCA finalist or newly qualified, or QBE with relevant experience
• Experience working within a SME manufacturing environment is essential
• Proven experience in project accounting
• A self-starter attitude with a proactive and cooperative mindset
• Ability to manage and summarise complex data under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the business
• Agile and adaptable in a fast-changing environment
• Confident in liaising with both internal and external auditors
• Experience running in-house payroll would be desirable but not essential
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA would be desirable but not essential

Please Note:

• Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees will be subject to SC Clearance. This requires individuals to have lived continuously in the UK for a minimum of 5 years

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Salary: bonus + bens - based Reading - newly qual role