Job Description

Purpose of the Role

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An excellent opportunity for a newly qualified commercial focused accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) looking to step into a Finance Business Partner role within a growing, forward-thinking organisation. This role will give you exposure to senior stakeholders, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis while supporting key business decisions.

Person Specification

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Essential:

Newly qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or finalist with strong management accounts experience. Excellent Excel skills; experience with financial modelling or Power BI advantageous. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Confident communicator who can explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders. Commercially curious with a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.


Desirable:

Experience in management accounting, FP&A, or cost analysis within industry. Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or business case preparation. Previous involvement in process improvement or system implementation projects.

Key Responsibilities

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Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement

Develop strong working relationships with operational managers, budget holders, and commercial teams. Attend operational meetings to understand drivers of financial performance. Present financial results, forecasts, and variance analysis in a clear, engaging manner. Challenge and influence decision-making with data-backed insight.


Financial Planning & Analysis

Support the delivery of accurate monthly management accounts with meaningful variance commentary. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts. Track key financial and operational KPIs, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities. Work with operational teams to develop initiatives to improve profitability and cost control.


Reporting & Modelling

Prepare and enhance financial models for scenario planning, business cases, and investment appraisals. Support the development of dashboards and Power BI reporting (training provided if required). Analyse customer, product, or project profitability to support commercial decisions. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve reporting and analysis processes. Contribute to the implementation of financial controls within the operational teams. Support finance transformation projects as the business evolves.

What we Offer

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Competitive Salary 26 days Annual Leave Industry leading Life Assurance Healthcare Cash Plan Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme Pension Scheme Eye Care Vouchers Long Service Award * Season Ticket Loan