Assistant Finance Business Partner - Bedford, United Kingdom - Investigo

Investigo

Verified Company

Bedford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Investigo are delighted to be supporting a large Bedford based Client who are looking to recruit an Assistant Finance Business Partner, on a permanent basis.

With the support of the FP&A Lead, the Assistant FBP will be expected to provide accurate and insightful financial analysis and forecasting to influence decision making and ensure that the business areas you partner are operating sustainably and responsibly.

This includes developing budgets, updating rolling forecast and reviewing performance forecasts with the assigned teams.

This is a vital role at a pivotal time within the business, and you will be commercially driven, with a proactive 'roll up your sleeves' attitude.

You will be part qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) and boast strong knowledge of management accounts and some businesspartnering and forecasting experience preferred.

This role will provide a good level of Financial insight to ensure that Finance is top of mind and considered before decisions are made that effect our financial results.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Build and maintain effective relationships with both Finance and nonFinance stakeholders.
Ownership of Support Services (IT/Finance/Legal and People Team) budget and rolling forecast models, ensuring they are accurate and fit with the business' S&OP process and 18 month rolling financial forecast.
Develop a strong understanding of designated business areas including the key cost drivers and reporting requirements to identify opportunities to improve performance.
Provide insight for month end results and support month end reporting with accurate commentary and analysis.
Lead periodic meetings with department heads & team to ensure ownership of month end results and accuracy of forecasts.
Month end analysis for functional cost owners to ensure costs are controlled and decisionmaking is based on a commercial understanding.
Work collaboratively with the FP&A Lead to produce reporting packs that are clear, succinct, and accurate, ensuring the key messages are insightful and highlight opportunities to drive improvements.
Support the FP&A Lead with Transformation and Change reporting requirements locally and for group.
Identifying best practice and focusing on process improvement to drive improvements within the business.
Assist the Management Accounts team with the production of management reporting.
Supporting the production of business cases in conjunction with relevant stakeholders to enhance business performance.
Track and report benefits of investments and business initiatives to validate business cases and proposed benefits.
Presenting data and findings to internal and external stakeholders, both finance and nonfinance teams.

Our Client is offering a salary of up to £40,000 + Study Support + Benefits and they adopt a Hybrid working pattern (1-2 days p/week in the office)