WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.
Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain.
We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.
To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to come and join our team, on a permanent basis, based at Ibstock Head Office (LE67 6HS).
As Assistant Finance Business Partner, you will:
- Be responsible for 4 Concrete sites (mileage from LE67 6HS: Cebastone 0, Anstone 53, Shearstone 140, Thornley 170)• Regularly travel to your responsible sites, with occasional visits to other sites within the division• Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within our Sales/ Commercial and Operational teams• Produce monthly management accounts with precise analysis and insights, including variance analysis and KPI's• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and reviews, to identify and eliminate risk• Ensure all monthly reporting is completed accurately and in accordance with company timetable and requirements• Produce Forecasts and Budget for all elements of P&L• Instigate and hold monthly/ regular review meetings onsite with all stakeholders and budget holders to manage costs and advise on performance• Ensure relevant business area meets profit requirements, challenging robustly but appropriately where required• Provide assistance and good practice training to factories where applicable• Implement financial controls across all departments/sites, and ensure adherence• Respond to audit queries and requirements from Group and external auditors• Have a continuous Process Improvement mind-set striving towards Best Practice within the division and across the wider Finance Community• Contribute to delivery of our must-win battles and key priorities, and achieve annual objectivesEssential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Strong Excel skills• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written• Ability to influence at all levels• Ability to speak up and positively challenge• Take ownership and accountability of tasks • Some understanding of financial systems and controls• Self-starter and ‘can do' attitude, with a ‘right first time' mind-set• Previous experience in Management Accounts/ month end process• Analytical, with strong attention to detailDesirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Experience using JDE, Hubble and Cognos• Be at that start of your journey studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)More details:
- Full time, permanent role • Competitive salary• Hybrid working• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (Christmas shutdown)• 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General• 3x life insurance• Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members• Access to high street retail discounts platform, with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, B&Q, etc.• Personal development and career progression opportunities Our commitment to diversity and inclusion?Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don't perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.