Finance Business Partner - Manchester, United Kingdom - British Engineering Services Group

British Engineering Services Group

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Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The British Engineering Services Group is proud to be the UK's leading independent Testing, Inspection and Certification business.

We're private equity backed, which means we have the flexibility and support to move quickly and grow faster than any other company in our industry.

We're innovative and forward thinking and have the awards to prove it, but most of all we're focused on helping make sure our customers leave nothing to chance.

Our head office is based in central Manchester and is the home to many of our central functions.

Due to continued business growth, we are delighted to be recruiting for a
Finance Business Partner to take responsibility for BESAR (British Engineering Services Asset Reliability), a division within the larger BES group providing Engineering Services and the manufacturing and sales of Vibration Analysis products, and which comprises over £18m of the Group's revenue.

As the Finance Business Partner, you will report in to the Head of Commercial Finance and will help to manage the P&L performance, be responsible for commercial analysis and drive working capital improvements.

The role will business partner with colleagues in operations, sales and management.

Working closely with the divisional Managing Director, you will provide insightful analysis to help maximise revenue and gross profit margins, improve operational efficiency, working capital and influence strategic decisions at Board level.

What are we looking for?
We've really set the benchmark high with our people and our brilliant Finance Team are no exception. We're looking for even more of the most highly skilled individuals to complete our world class team. To be considered for this role, you must be ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified.

This is a key role requiring initiative, experience of working with large data sets and a confident communicator who can demonstrate prior success in a finance business partner or commercial accountant role.

And you won't be afraid to get stuck in.

Your role will be varied and provides an outstanding opportunity to join a highly successful Private Equity backed company as we venture into further consolidation and accelerated growth.

The business is fast-moving which allows for a high degree of influence at this role's level.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at the British Engineering Services Group, our business model is unique, with multiple companies and private equity backing - the autonomy and exposure you will get is unparalleled.

As the Finance Business Partner, you will also:

Business partner with operations, sales and management in both a manufacturing and service environment. Helping develop commercial awareness.
Support the Managing Director and Delivery Managers with insightful business analysis.
Implement improvements in financial analysis and control. Develop working capital measurements and plans to control working capital levels, whilst maximising profitability and Cash Flows.
Provide detailed performance reporting and KPIs for board packs.
Review and analyse divisional costs to support accuracy of accounts. This includes providing accurate commentary and investigation into variances.
Create and manage company KPIs to help drive business performance.
Work with business leaders to provide meaningful information to support budgets and reforecasts.
Ensure utilisation and WIP reports are delivered and provide direction/support on ways forward.
Analysis of work in progress and other manufacturing KPIs.
Continuously look at ways to improve working files/processes/systems with the aim of increasing accuracy.
Drive automation of processes and data analysis, including utilisation of existing tools and working closely with MI and IT colleagues.
Identify risks and opportunities.
Ad hoc projects as and when required.

What makes The British Engineering Services Group a great place to work?
Our people and our customers come before everything else. Knowing we always do the best job we can with absolutely no compromise means everything to us. The Finance team love what they do, they really make a difference that gets noticed every single day.

If you work for us, you will get the below and, so much more:

A competitive salary from £60,000, depending on experience
We offer a flexible working approach, with a split between office based and at home working with some travel to other business unit sites required (you must have suitable Wi-Fi, and provide your own office set up at home)
Amazing offices in the heart of Manchester city centre
Discretionary annual company bonus and yearly salary review
Shiny new Surface Pro
A day to celebrate just you, with your birthday off
Option to buy extra holidays for special events
Access to lots of discounts and benefits via our company benefits portal including; retail, fitness, holiday and cinema discounts.
The support of a superb employee assistance programme.