Finance Business Partner

Reports to Head of Operational Finance

Purpose of Role

To lead all aspects of accounting for the operations team, ensuring all daily, weekly, and monthly information is produced both timely and accurately. To provide full Business Partnering to all operational management, helping to protect and create value for the Business.

Key Accountabilities:

Ensuring timely and accurate reporting of all operational financial results
Provide analytical insight and operational support to all operational functions
Continuously challenging performance and recommending corrective actions
Provide strong and rigorous financial leadership for all operational teams
Proactively manage risks, opportunities and budgeting accuracy
Ensuring the processes and systems within the finance team enable to face today and tomorrow's challenges
Assist in running the Planning and Budgeting process
Support and develop the financial integration of the business wide S&OP process

Key Skills and Experience:

Proven track record of success
Experience within a manufacturing organisation and an understanding of the inherent opportunities and challenges therein
Experience of multi-site operational footprint
Strong leadership ability and proven experience of building competencies in a finance team
Experience in senior financial management roles, working closely with and ability to influence senior executives
Good understanding of IT systems
Good understanding of supply chain
Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, together with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
Excellent analytical and reasoning skills
Open, collaborative style and the ability to roll sleeves up and get into the detail
Ability to work in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment

Competencies and Leadership Characteristics:

The ideal candidate should exhibit most, if not all, of the following:

A highly commercial approach, capable of building an effective operations finance function to support a growing business
The ability to think strategically and conceptually, and also to operate at a tactical level, driving rigorous execution and implementation
An outstanding ability to lead, motivate and inspire, combined with an energetic, fast-paced, direct style
'Can do' in approach, getting stuck into the detail with a focus on improvement in systems and processes
A first-class communicator and a team player accustomed to open debate and challenge at all levels
A level-headed, down-to-earth individual who seeks to earn others' respect but is also able to robustly challenge as required
Intellectual flexibility and capacity - sharp and quick-thinking
Personable yet firm leader; not afraid of a challenge
Excellent presentation skills, both formally and informallyAbout Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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