Finance Business Partner - Lancaster, United Kingdom - Yordas Group

Yordas Group

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Lancaster, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Yordas Group is a leading international provider of scientific and consultancy services, regulatory advice and training to industry in sustainability, chemicals management and risk assessment.

We help ensure companies are compliant and up-to-date with the regulations affecting their supply chains and product portfolios. Yordas is headquartered in the UK, with offices and representation across the globe.

Job title:
Finance Business Partner

Grade:
Dependent on experience

Location:
Lancaster, UK

Salary range:
Dependent on experience, part-time (3 days)/full-time position

Summary

Reporting to the CFO, you will play a key role in analysing the financial performance of Yordas' business units including management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

Working as part of the finance team, you will be responsible for the production of accurate and timely financial results, maintaining robust internal controls and constantly challenging processes and striving for continuous improvement.

This position is well-suited for an experienced financial analyst or management accountant who can assume full responsibility for financial performance matters related to the business units and associated profit centres while also thriving in a collaborative, small team environment.

Experience in a global consultancy or SaaS environment would be a valuable asset.

Role and Responsibilities
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Main Activities_

Provide timely and accurate management accounts and reporting packages to the Board and Senior Management, proactively looking for opportunities to improve reporting and analysis to support senior management.
Providing input to cost, margin and profitability modelling and analysis.
Building strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders, supporting decision making, by providing reliable data and insights.
Perform a full analysis of the management accounts providing commentary on business performance and explanation of variances to plan.
Optimise the ERP financial reporting system across the business creating consistency of approach and relevant metrics.
Integrating data from ERP (SAP) into external databases and reporting software.
Lead the preparation and management of the annual budget and rolling forecasts in collaboration with the business units.
Developing controls and procedures to support efficiency and optimum performance.
Supporting the CEO and CFO with ad hoc requests as required.

Profile and Qualifications

Financial reporting experience, and experience of budget processes and working with multiple budget holders and their teams.
Strong technical skills and excellent commercial acumen.
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Management Science or equivalent.
35 years of industry experience.
Excellent commercial understanding and professional use of ERP and financial accounting packages (SAP, Oracle or similar), MS Excel and MS Powerpoint (or equivalent)
Strong problemsolving skills and high attention to detail
Excellent stakeholder management skills service orientated

Staff Benefits
Dependent on location, we offer an excellent range of staff benefits, including: