Finance Business Partner

SF Recruitment are working with an exciting business based in Solihull, for the recruitment of a Finance Business Partner

Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Location: Solihull

This role as a Finance Business Partner will play a pivotal role in steering financial strategies and fostering a collaborative environment that drives success.

Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting Excellence: Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and statutory accounts, providing comprehensive explanations for variances against budget.
- Strategic Financial Guidance: Offer financial support and guidance to managers across the organization, championing Finance as a strategic business partner. Collaborate on strategies to maximize profitability, exploring income and cost optimization in alignment with company objectives.
- Analytical Insight and Support: Collaborate closely with Budget Holders and Development managers, monitoring income, revenue costs, and capital expenditure against budgets and forecasts. Identify areas of concern/opportunity and provide proactive support.
- Board-Level Communication: Craft clear, comprehensive monthly and quarterly management accounts commentary for dissemination to the Board, ensuring transparency and actionable insights.
- Collaborative Team Leadership: Support the morale and development of the management accounts team, fostering a collaborative environment for growth and innovation.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive profitability by analysing and challenging current practices and processes, focusing on enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Financial Planning and Compliance: Contribute to strategic planning by providing financial input, assessing capital investment projects, and evaluating new contracts as needed. Ensure adherence to timelines for the production of statutory accounts and external reporting requirements.

The Successful Applicant:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Proven experience in financial reporting, management accounting, and strategic financial analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and provide financial guidance to stakeholders.
- Proficiency in financial modelling and familiarity with statutory accounting standards.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and driving financial excellence.

What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary up to £60,000 PA + Benefits
- Hybrid working