Interim Finance Business Partner

Hays PLC; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Edinburgh is seeking an Interim Finance Business Partner to enhance their finance team. This role involves responsibilities like management reporting, budgeting, and team management, coupled with a strong focus on process improvements and ERP system implementation. This opportunity offers competitive daily rates and a chance to collaborate with a Finance Director.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in finance (ACCA, CIMA, CA, ACA) required.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience in process improvements and automation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management reports.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting, providing financial insights.
• Manage and develop a small team.

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Process Improvement

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Self-Motivation

Organisational Skills

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

ACCA, CIMA, CA, ACA or finalist status

Tools

IT systems (including ERP and Excel)

Job description

Interim Finance Business Partner

Your new company
Are you looking for a Finance Business Partner opportunity where you can work closely with stakeholders, add value, influence, have involvement with an ERP implementation, process improvement, automation and broaden your skills?
Due to continued growth and investment, our client is looking to recruit a talented Finance Business Partner to join their finance team and work on a hybrid basis at their offices based in Edinburgh.

Your new role

• Monthly Management Reporting: Prepare and deliver monthly management reports, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Monthly Meetings: Participate in and contribute to monthly meetings with key stakeholders to review financial performance and strategic initiatives.
• Reporting Timetable: Work to and continuously develop the reporting timetable to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing detailed financial insights.
• Balance Sheet Ownership: Take full ownership of the balance sheet, ensuring all reconciliations are accurate and up-to-date.
• Profit and Loss Analysis: Conduct thorough profit and loss analysis to inform business decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations and sales teams, providing financial support and insights.
• People Management and Development; Manage and develop a small team
• ERP System Implementation: Assist with the implementation of a new ERP system.
• Process Improvement and Automation: Help identify process improvement and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency.

What you'll need to succeed

• Professional Qualifications: ACCA, CIMA, CA, ACA, or finalist status.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks, with good financial knowledge.
• Process Improvement: Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements and automation.
• IT Systems: Keen interest and experience in IT systems, including ERP and Excel
• Meeting Deadlines: Consistently meet reporting deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of financial information.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with a focus on problem-solving.
• Self-Motivation: Demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and the ability to manage various requirements effectively.
• Organisational Skills: Exhibit excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of interacting effectively at all levels.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work closely with operations teams, providing valuable finance support.

What you'll get in return
An excellent daily rate depending on qualification and experience
Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Finance Director

What you need to do now
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