Senior Finance Business Partner - UK&I & Marketing

Commify; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of financial operations and strategic decision-making, providing critical insights that drive business success. Your expertise in financial planning and analysis, coupled with a proactive approach, will help shape the company’s financial strategies. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this opportunity allows you to thrive in a collaborative environment while contributing to innovative communication solutions that empower businesses worldwide.

Benefits

Healthcare Cash Plan

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Birthday off work

Wellbeing leave

Giving back days

Free access to Calm App

5% Pension

Death in service (4x salary)

End of year reward

Training & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, especially in gross profit reporting.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and ability to work with complex data sets.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and support for strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Excel

Data Analysis

Relationship Building

Proactive Work Ethic

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner - UK&I & Marketing

Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and being an integral part of the Group FP&A team, this position serves as a crucial liaison for both the UK&I Revenue team and the Group Marketing team. In this pivotal role, you will be at the center of various financial operations and strategic decision-making processes.

Your primary responsibilities will encompass providing detailed and routine financial analysis, along with executing regular forecasting and budgeting activities that are essential for informed financial planning. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to engage in multiple high-impact projects, contributing to the overall success and growth of the organization while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Your insights will be invaluable in shaping financial strategies and ensuring alignment between diverse teams.

Join the vibrant team at Commify, a leading global provider of business communication solutions! With our innovative SMS, WhatsApp, Email and other communication technologies, we empower over 70,000 businesses across the globe. Our mission? To revolutionise the way companies communicate with their customers, and we want you to be part of that journey!

Requirements

The successful candidate will take on a variety of exciting responsibilities, including:

• Collaborating closely with teams across Sales, Routing, Product, Marketing, and Professional Services to provide essential financial support and foster synergistic cross-functional relationships.
• Delivering insightful monthly financial analyses to Senior Management and Executive Management Teams, empowering them to discern business trends that guide strategic decision-making.
• Playing a vital role in the forecasting process, encompassing both the annual budget and in-year projections.
• Collecting and refining extensive data sets to create thorough and significant analyses concerning customers and products.
• Enhancing business reporting and aiding in the ongoing implementation of company-wide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting dashboards.

The ideal candidate will possess a remarkable track record in a similar position. Specifically, we are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:

Essential:

• Experience in a financial planning and analysis role, particularly in gross profit reporting.
• Proficient in Excel with a strong history of working with extensive and intricate data sets.
• Capable of deriving insights from data and articulating findings effectively.
• Proven experience in cultivating robust relationships across various departments within an organization.
• A natural curiosity coupled with the agility to think on your feet.
• A motivated, goal-focused attitude.
• A hands-on, proactive work ethic.

Desirable:

• Qualified accountant status (CIMA / ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience in a SaaS, technology, or services business.
• Familiarity with Power BI reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary between £55-75,000
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Birthday off work, Wellbeing leave & Giving back days
• Free access for you and your family to Calm, a mindfulness, health and wellbeing App
• 5% Pension
• Death in service (4x salary)
• End of year reward
• Monthly/quarterly socials
• Training & Development opportunities with access to unlimited learning via Udemy
• Hybrid working