Finance Business Partner

Talent-UK are recruiting on behalf of their client for a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis in the Batley area. The Finance Business Partner will drive business performance by developing financial models, delivering insightful reporting, and leading variance analysis to provide actionable insights.

Location: Batley WF17

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Hours of work: 9am to 5pm

Days of work: Monday to Friday

Salary: £40k-48k (Depending on experience)

Fantastic Benefits

Job Overview: The Finance Business Partner will also contribute to continuous improvement within Finance, provide effective Cost Centre reporting, and develop strategic financial models. Strong stakeholder engagement and a focus on identifying and implementing efficiencies and cost savings are crucial to this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Finance SMT on various financial projects and initiatives, encompassing data compilation, analysis, documentation, and active contribution to the implementation of new financial processes or systems. This also includes providing support with pricing changes and new product setups.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to evaluate business performance, identify opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement in management information (MI) and reporting frameworks, enhancing the visibility of key leading and lagging indicators to inform business strategy.
• Lead variance analysis, conducting in-depth investigations to identify root causes and translate findings into actionable business insights, collaborating closely with the wider finance team.
• Contribute to the budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Actively participate in and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance department, driving efficiency and best practices.
• Develop and deliver insightful Cost Centre reporting, providing relevant information to budget holders to drive accountability and cost management.
• Develop and maintain financial models (including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) to support long-term strategic planning and scenario analysis.
• Proactively build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration across the organization.
• Take a lead role in identifying, evaluating, and implementing efficiency improvements and cost-saving initiatives across the business, delivering tangible financial benefits.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (ACA, ACCA, CIMA preferred). Would consider QBE.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering.
• Strong analytical skills with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior leadership with financial insights.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Sage etc.).
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.

Desirable Attributes

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.

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This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business, we are an equal opportunities employer, your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so.