Finance Business Partner

3 months ago


Chatham, United Kingdom InterQuest Group Full time

Our client is a leading specialist mortgage lender who provide award winning products. Due to expansion, they’re looking to recruiter a Finance Business Partner on a base salary of £65,000 plus a 15% annual bonus to based from their office in Chatham.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will be the trusted Partner to their functional areas and management teams, supporting with cost analysis, reporting and imparting your expertise to the business to improve and streamline financial performance. Reporting directly into the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (Costs), you will have the opportunity to work closely together and deputise when needed.

This is an exciting time to join the team, as they move towards the implementation of a market leading budget and reporting system which, will change the way in which they work, and improve efficiencies across the team.

**What is expected of the Finance Business Partner?**

In this role you will be involved in the development of their cost business partner support model as they implement new technology and enhance the reporting and processes that the team undertakes with the aim of increasing the value add support, understanding, challenge around cost and efficient running of their core processes such as the budgeting cycle.
- Take an active role in the budgeting and forecasting processes for the Group functions and develop a detailed understanding of each department’s budget and drivers of any key variances and establish controls to ensure the robustness of the cost planning process.
- Develop and complete accurate and timely monthly reporting to include variance analysis post engagement with key stakeholders to allow insight to feed into decision making. Develop and implement a set of financial Key Performance Indicators and Key Risk Indicators
- Plan and develop reporting and processes to improve staff awareness at all levels of finance and embed sound financial acumen in colleagues so they take greater budget responsibility for their own teams
- Develop and lead a continuous improvement process across your cost centre areas. Presenting metrics back in a format that is clear for finance and non-finance managers alike
- Be responsible for financial coding verification in the purchase order system Proactis to ensure correct cost allocation between opex, capex, project and GL codes and the reduction of corrective journals in the month end process.
- Be a key contributor to the Group functions in supplier cost analysis, identifying opportunities for greater cost control and efficiencies
- Ensure that processes, policies and procedures and all communications with customers incorporate current and relevant technical accounting standards, legislative and regulatory responsibilities. Document all processes and procedures to facilitate succession planning.
- Adhere to all company finance processes and adhere to necessary finance governance

**What we look for in a Finance Business Partner?**
- CIMA qualified
- Detailed knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, reporting and variance analysis is essential
- Advanced knowledge of accounting systems is essential, Anaplan knowledge is desirable
- Advanced knowledge of the Finance Business Partner support model is essential
- Advanced excel skills are essential, dealing with large volumes of data are essential
- Strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity and ability to articulate findings are essential
- Standard accounting skills are essential
- Strong skills in respect of variance analysis, budgeting and forecasting are essential
- Strong skills in respect of using finance ledger systems are essential

**What the Finance Business Partner will receive?**
- Up to £65,000 base salary
- 15% annual bonus
- Hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
- Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
- Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
- Additional benefits such as Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme

**Salary**: £50,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chatham

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