Senior Finance Business Partner, Transportation, Aylesbury, £60k + brilliant benefits
We are working for an established transportation business, part of a larger PE backed group. They are looking for a senior finance business partner to join their successful finance function. Reporting directly into the Head of FP&A you will drive financial analysis and insight into the business.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare periodic management accounts and a monthly reporting pack.
- Collaborate with managers and functional directors monthly to discuss current cost performance and trends.
- Investigate key business areas and provide recommendations for improving financial performance.
- Identify cost trends (both opportunities and risks) and work with budget holders to determine necessary actions for effective management.
- Support the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis with ad-hoc tasks and lead Finance Business Partners in specific work streams.
- Collaborate with budget holders to prepare a bottom-up annual budget for all cost elements.
- Update the rolling forecast at least quarterly, considering current cost trends and anticipated changes in volume or price that deviate from the budget.
- Report any weaknesses in internal controls or checks to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis or the Financial Controller.
Essentials
- Qualified accountant or QBE
- Proven Business Partnering Experience
- Self starter with ability to go beyond the numbers
Desirables
- Navision experience
- Experience working within the Transportation sector