Regional Finance Business Partner

Element Recruitment Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Regional Finance Business Partner for FMCG operations in the South West. The candidate will provide financial insights and support to branch managers, manage P&L reporting, and engage in variance analysis. Ideal applicants are qualified accountants with strong analytical and communication skills. The position allows for hybrid working with a mix of site presence and remote work.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support and challenge Branch Managers with insights.
• Deliver accurate financial reports to stakeholders.
• Conduct variance analysis and production of management accounts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical abilities

Flexibility as a team player

Advanced Excel skills

Advanced PowerPoint skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Are you a qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen? FMCG organisation in Bristol and Devon is seeking a Regional Finance Business Partner for the South West. Hybrid working with 2/3 days at one of the sites per week (Max. 2 days from home). This suits someone with strong communication skills and naturally analytical.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, challenge and insight to Branch Managers
• Deliver accurate financial information, analysis and commentary to stakeholders
• Weekly and monthly P&L reporting
• Monthly and Quarterly forecasts
• Annual budgets
• Variance analysis
• KPI's and ad-hoc analysis to drive performance
• Provide commercial support to department heads
• Develop and challenge the budget/forecast assumptions and KPIs
• Provide insight into customer and sales team performance
• Overall responsibility to produce monthly management accounts
• Production and evaluation of business cases including capital expenditure

Your Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Flexible team player
• Ability to build relationships cross-functionally
• Experience working in a fast paced environment
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

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