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Finance Business Partner/ Finance Manager

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Home Location
Salary
Car Allowance
Closing date
Feb 5, 2021

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Job Role
Finance Manager
Sector
FMCG & CPG, Retail & Wholesale
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Newly created Finance Manager/ Finance Business Partner position for a leading International multi-billion t/o business encompassing Accounting and Operational Finance. Based in Bristol with some travel across the South West.

Client Details

Originally started in the UK around 200 yrs ago, this client have grown consistently over the years mainly due to acquisition and are now a leading International Multi-Billion £ T/O operation with impressive growth plans for the future.

With various operations across the UK & the world they have continued to see success despite COVID and have been innovative with ideas on how to continue driving sales.

This newly created role is based in their Bristol offices with regular travel to other sites across the South West (all travel is able to be claimed via expenses).

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Proactive Finance Business Partner/ Finance Manager providing support, challenge and insight to the Branch Manager of each site within your remit
  • To deliver timely, accurate & relevant financial information & analysis to key stakeholders including:
  • Weekly and monthly P&L reporting
  • Monthly and quarterly forecasts
  • Annual budgets
  • Variance analysis
  • KPI's
  • Ad-hoc analysis to drive business performance
  • Provide commercial support to the Branch Managers focusing on understanding and explaining business performance variances and identifying risks and opportunities to enable delivery of their targets
  • Develop, rigorously challenge and question the budget/forecast assumptions and KPIs on an on-going basis, and report this to the Branch Managers and Divisional Team
  • Provide insight into customer and sales team performance
  • Production of the internal Monthly Reporting pack and participation in the Monthly Review Meeting
  • Overall responsibility for the production of the monthly Management Accounts and all central reporting working In collaboration with the central finance team
  • Ensure that strong financial controls are in place across all branches
  • Ensure that all company policies and statutory requirements are adhered to
  • Support the Financial Controller as required through analysis and project activity

Profile

PERSON PROFILE:

  • Experienced in building relationships with non-finance and cross-functional personnel across all levels within the business
  • Flexible team player who can help change behaviour both by compelling nature of analysis and by working closely with colleagues to drive improvements
  • Demonstrates a sense of personal ownership, is results driven and has a 'can do' attitude
  • Enthusiasm and tenacity to strive for continuous improvement
  • Demonstrable ability to adapt quickly and deliver commercial results in changing environments
  • Ability to understand trends and results. High level of competency in financial analysis and modelling
  • The ability to prioritise and effectively manage time

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED

  • Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience gained within industry
  • Experience of working in a fast paced, commercially driven environment
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Experience of working in a product-led industry
  • Leading process improvements and managing change

Job Offer

- £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus

- Car Allowance

- 23 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

- Fully Expensed Travel (45p per mile, Hotels etc)

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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