Finance Business Partner, Surface Technology, Emea - Macclesfield, United Kingdom - Bodycote Surface Technology Ltd.

Bodycote Surface Technology Ltd.

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Macclesfield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner (FBP) who will have responsibility for financial and accounting activities, primarily for the Surface Technology, Europe division's multiple plants but may include other parts of the group from time to time.

The FBP liaises with various stakeholders including Operational and Sales VPs, General Managers, Office Managers and Shared Service Centres.

Reporting into the VP of Finance for Global ADE and ST this role will have a dotted line reporting relationship to the VP of Operations, ST EMEA.

This is a senior position that requires an advanced skill level in accounting, auditing and / or finance.

Bodycote operates an international network of facilities serving a wide range of industries including aerospace, defence, automotive, power generation, oil & gas, construction, machine building medical and transportation. Bodycote is the world's leading provider of heat treatments and specialist thermal processing services and is a vital link in the manufacturing supply chain, employing over 4,500 people in 22 countries.

We recognise that the success of our business depends upon the skills, commitment and loyalty of our people. We strive to offer a working environment where these attributes are rewarded and valued.

Main responsibilities:

The FBP uses accounting, economic and commercial skills to evaluate operating data, detect business trends and prepare financial reports that comply with group requirements and accounting principles
The FBP will review monthly financial statements, and prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and other financial analysis as required by the business.
The FBP will be responsible for managing working capital and help operating plants prepare and implement capital project requests
The FBP will operate internationally, working with the Shared Services Centres and operating plants across multiple countries to ensure proper accounting entries during the closing process
Provide accounting & analytical support for the VPs of Operations and General Managers
Assist with monitoring and control of all costs, fixed assets, and working capital components
Perform monthly and year end close
Work with each GM to understand monthly results, and prepare variance analysis for management
Additionally, they will liaise with auditors, both internal and external, to ensure proper mitigation of identified control gaps
Perform ad hoc assignments as directed by VP of Finance, and any other tasks as assigned or dictated by position

Qualifications, experience and skills:

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent
Minimum 3 years plus management and/or analytical experience
Well developed, Word processing, Power Point and Excel skills
Written and oral French preferred but not essential
Hyperion experience preferred but not essential
Ability to professionally communicate with internal and external stakeholders and resolve issues in an effective and efficient manner.
Strong organisational skills and ability to effectively prioritize assigned work to meet established deadlines and ability to manage several tasks and/ or projects simultaneously.
Must have a continuous improvement mindset
Must have a rounded business management background and experience working internationally.
Must be able to effectively present information to multiple management levels, up to Executive Level
Dynamic, independent, selfmotivated and result oriented individual
Work Environment: Office or Hybrid working 3/2 (WFH)
Moderate travel c.2025%

Salary / package:

Competitive salary
Eligibility to annual bonus
Private health insurance
Car allowance
Pension match contribution from 4% 10%
Life Assurance 2 x annual salary rising to 4 x if join Company pension
Free parking on all sites
Free refreshments provided
An entitlement to full pay whilst off sick for a limited number of days (in addition to your statutory sick pay entitlement)
25 days holiday plus national holidays

How to apply:

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent