Finance Business Partner

About the role

Finance Business Partner role supporting regions across Scotland & Yorkshire, based out of Troy Mills, on an initial six month fixed term contract with scope to extend or move permanent. Reports to Head of Regional Finance. Role pays up to £65,000 pro rata.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month end management information covering P&L, balance sheet & cash flow to the agreed reporting timetable for supported regions.
• Produce narrative packs for senior management explaining key trends & variances, raising challenge where the figures need it.
• Review & report operational KPIs accurately and consistently in the format the business needs.
• Maintain the integrity of financial records, including nominal postings, fully evidenced balance sheet reconciliations & monthly budget variance analysis.
• Keep data consistent across all systems in use, including data held outside the core ledgers such as a data warehouse.
• Manage trade debtor & aged creditor control accounts, working closely with local Sales & Lettings Directors and the Accounts Payable team.
• Manage, review & submit quarterly VAT returns for entities in line with statutory deadlines.
• Support post-acquisition financial integration, from reviewing handed-over balance sheets to updating consolidation budget templates.
• Support internal & external audits with reconciliations and monthly schedules as requested.
• Contribute to ad hoc project work, whether Group wide or regional.

Requirements

• Experience managing the month end close process across P&L, balance sheet & cash flow, with a track record of hitting reporting deadlines.
• Ability to produce clear, evidence-based narrative commentary on financial performance for senior stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of balance sheet reconciliation & nominal ledger control processes.
• Experience managing control accounts such as trade debtors or aged creditors, working alongside operational colleagues.
• Working knowledge of VAT return preparation & submission.
• Comfortable working across finance & non-finance functions within a group structure to deliver a joined-up outcome.
• A track record of keeping professional finance knowledge current & sharing best practice with colleagues.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with a minimum of 3 years' experience.

Benefits

• 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• A pension scheme to help build towards retirement
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave covering maternity, paternity, adoption & IVF
• Free, confidential counselling through Employee Assistance Programme
• Spread the cost of the latest gadgets & appliances with Smart Tech Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Recognition for length of service, marked with special days & celebrations
• Funded professional qualifications to support development & career growth
• Regular company socials
• Access to over 900 retailers through smart spending app
• Wellbeing centre with resources to help stay active, eat well, build financial confidence & look after mental health