Finance Business Partner - Northampton, United Kingdom - Uniserve Group

Uniserve Group

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Northampton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to take responsibility for the sector transactions that feed into the management accounts, deliver financial and statistical KPI data for the leadership team and provide support and constructive challenge to colleagues so that they understand and improve financial performance.

Uniserve is the UK's largest independent Global Logistics, Trade Management and Technology Group.

As well as competitive pay and annual salary reviews, we offer:

Pension Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
Discretionary Bonus
Interest Free Company Loan (up to £1000 after 12 months service)
Free On-Site Parking
Flu jabs annually on site or vouchers
Private Health care scheme dependent on level
Life Assurance
Electric vehicle charging points
Flexible Career Pathway with tailored L&D
Apprenticeships and a Degree Apprenticeship

Key Responsibilities:

Produce timely and accurate management financial information, weekly and monthly reporting
Ensure local reports and central accounts are reconciled regularly and accurately so that all data is consistent and robust
Responsible for financial management of, and reporting to contract customers
Build in depth knowledge of cost and revenue drivers and their impact on the financial results
Provide analysis and insight into business performance, identifying areas of improvement in order to drive profitability, cash delivery and support strategic goals
Understand and interpret customer and supplier contract, ensuring accuracy and compliance with terms from a financial perspective
Support leadership team decision making
Assure sector compliance with corporate standards and financial controls providing strong governance and mitigating risks
Work alongside the team to prepare budgets and forecasts, along with ongoing variance reporting
Build financial awareness in nonfinancial managers to ensure that all understand how they can impact on the business performance
Support business projects, including implementation of new contracts
Part of the Ops Finance leadership team, shaping business strategy and progress towards this
Develop strong relationships with team members and stakeholders across the sector and wider organisation and also key customer contacts

Skills Knowledge and Expertise:

Previous relevant experience with proven track record of adding value to an organisation
Fully qualified or actively studying for ACCA / CIMA and looking to qualify in the next year
Advanced Excel skills
Excellent communication skills and be an advocate of strong working relationships across all areas of the business
Professional manner and work ethic, used to working in a dynamic environment
Proactive and flexible approach
Strong analytical skills and a commercial awareness
Desire to continuously improve performance
Able to travel within the UK, with a full UK driving licence

About Uniserve Group:

Established in 1984, Uniserve is the largest British privately owned international freight and logistics company. Working with an unrivalled network of professional partners across the world.

We are experts in all major Global trade markets and specialists in Europe, China, South East Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent.