Finance Business Partner in England

Finance Business Partner
Location: Cornwall | Type: Full-time, Permanent
Enthusiastic accountant required to join leadership team at Southwestern Distillery Limited, the creator of Tarquin\’s Gin, Twin Fin Rum and Connie Glaze Vodka.
Who are we?
We\’re an ambitious independent distillery that started in **** and ranked the 29th fastest growing company in the UK in **** from the Sunday Times FastTrack 100.
We\’re now a team of over 50.
We produce one of the leading gin brands in the UK along with three rapidly growing challenger rum, vodka and whisky brands.
We export to over 30 countries, we have 7 retail shops and have exciting plans for growth.
Where do you fit in?
You will work out of distillery HQ in Cornwall.
Report directly to Tarquin the company founder and as a key member of the company leadership team be a very strong communicator.
Qualifications & Experience
8+ years accounting experience
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
Experience with batch manufacturing or consumer goods
Technical Skills
Advanced Excel (SUMIFS, LOOKUPS, INDEX, MATCH, PIVOT TABLES)
Strong ability to learn systems and manipulate data (Xero, Unleashed, A2X, Shopify, Vend)
Power Query, Power Pivot and Power BI experience desirable
Personal Attributes
Effective communicator who can interpret financial data for non-financial managers
Enthusiastic and positive attitude
Analytical mindset with ability to dive into raw data
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Finance
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual budgets/forecasts
Produce monthly management accounts including P&L, cashflow, variance analysis and commentary
Lead monthly forecasts and KPI reviews with leadership team
Evaluate capital investment requirements and business performance
Support business strategy formulation and high-level commercial decisions
Financial Operations
Produce monthly management accounts (journals, accruals, prepayments)
Manage fixed asset registers and balance sheet reconciliations
Oversee control