Finance Business Partner - Carlisle, United Kingdom - Six Degrees Recruitment

Six Degrees Recruitment

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Carlisle, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Six Degrees are currently working with a large manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner to their finance team.

The role offers scope to play an integral part in business by working with multiple departments to drive efficiencies in process and cost.

To prepare the monthly management accounts and additional reporting to strict deadlines. Take the lead in the annual budgeting and monthly/quarterly forecasting process.

To work closely with the sales and operational teams to provide insight into the performance of the business, to suggest improvements, to improve and flex management reporting to current issues and improve internal controls where necessary.

Forge strong relationships with the other members of the management team to become the trusted finance business partner within the large, manufacturing business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Report on daily order intake and invoice levels
Provide a weekly P&L forecast to the finance and operational team
Prepare an accurate set of Management Accounts on a monthly basis working to a 5 day deadline
Ensure the monthly forecast is accurately reported in Prospero and Lucanet
Agree and reconcile intercompany balances each month
Balance Sheet reconciliations
Provide insightful and value added information to help drive business performance and exceed targets
Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with senior managers and their teams as the go to person for financial matters
Take the lead in the production of the Annual Budget and liaise with relevant managers

Stock

Ensure stock quantities / valuations are accurately recorded and reported

Stock

Ensure provisions are calculated and are in line with company policy

Stock

Forecast the slow moving stock to highlight any items which will increase the provision if not sold
Lead Stock / Capex & monthly spend reviews
Review Capital Investment Appraisals and forecasting

Product Costings

Ensure products are costed accurately and updated in SAP
Ensure financial compliance and governance, review procedures and make improvements where necessary
Look at new ways to automate and simplify processes
Review Capital Investment Appraisals and forecasting
Support, develop and train budget holders with their financial understanding
Review and resolution of queries
Cover the Financial Controllers duties when they are absent from the business
Any other reasonable request from your line manager

JOB DIMENSIONS /

SCOPE:
Operating Budget, other key metrics

Turnover of circa.£60m
Employing c. 150 staff

KNOWLEDGE / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Part Qualified /Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
Excellent attention to detail
Able to work as part of a team, under pressure and to tight deadlines
Strong organisational skills
Ability to plan ahead and prioritise key tasks
Excellent oral, written and communication skills
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
Understanding procedures in the finance department and make improvements
Experience of manufacturing desirable but not essential
Experience of ERP systems desirable but not essential

About You

- Influential

Personable
Confident to challenge
Team player
Accurate
Ambitious with drive and tenacity
Thorough and conscientious
Self starter with a very hands on approach

Excellent Salary, package and scope to develop within the organisation. Based on site with ability to WFH occasionally

Salary:
£35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits: