Commercially focused accountancy role responsible for monthly reporting and short and long-term forecasting of a business unit. Requiring commercial acumen, with a focus on business partnering to support your business area by modelling financial scenarios enabling sound business decisions. Client Details Global listed business requires a Finance Business Partner /FP&A professional for initially a contract of circa 12 -14 months . Description Financial Planning & Analysis Preparation of business stream forecasts, feeding into the overall Market Unit consolidation Upload of forecasts and budgets to both SAP and IBM Cognos (TM1) COGS adjustments review for forecasting purposes Ensure phasing of forecast is aligned to business evolution Preparation, uploading & checking phasing (P&L/Balance Sheet/Key Figures, FTE) Ensure reconciliations are completed on forecasting Local & Global Reporting Sales & EBIT review and reconciliation prior to tight monthly reporting deadlines Preparation of business stream month end journals Preparation of month end management reporting Reporting of monthly management numbers via SAP (BCS & GAN) Production of monthly sales reports and models Sales commentary & preparation of slides to feed into Market Unit monthly board pack Investigate and resolve stakeholder queries following monthly management reporting Ensure controls around the month end reporting process are maintained and enhanced where necessary Business Partnering Build strong relationships with key stakeholders being the eyes and ears of finance in the business Support your business stream management in controlling and managing the costs within their Budget Improve and develop existing business models that meet the needs of the business and deliver consistent and accurate financial information Contribute to effective business decision making by providing effective levels of financial and commercial acumen Development of functional KPIs with departmental manager Liaison with Market Intelligence on optimal sales reporting Profile Accountancy qualifications would be preferred but qualified by experience would also be considered FP&A / Finance Business Partner experience Advanced Excel and ideally SAP knowledge Excellent communication skills, a drive to own and improve processes and problem solving skills Can start at short notice Job Offer The role offers Salary of circa £55,000 Annual bonus (profitable business so expected bonus of £7,000) 25 days holiday Hybrid - 2 days from home Pension Long term opportunities Opportunity to work for a successful and market leading business