Finance Business Partner

2 weeks ago


Chesterfield, United Kingdom Hastings Freight Limited Full time

Finance business partners are accountants who work closely with a particular business unit creating a real and active partnership with both operations and management. Their role is to provide 'real time' support and analysis, to be a trusted adviser and to add value that will assist in decision making.

An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and motivated Finance Business Partner at Hastings Freight Limited.

Hastings Freight is a dynamic and profitable owner-managed company with ambitious growth and development plans. It is an exciting opportunity as the applicant will be a vital part of the long-term plans for the future and will be integral to developing the team and the systems to support this.
- **The role**_

The applicant will oversee the finance function and work closely with the Directors.
- Supporting with the development of the management accountant who in turn is responsible for the accounts team.
- Review and provide commentary on the production of monthly management accounts and report to the Board on the results and key KPI’s
- Consolidation of Group Accounts on a monthly basis
- Managing short term cash flows to optimize the company’s financial position
- Preparation and maintenance of financial forecasts for planning purposes comprising integrated P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
- Responsible for costing and pricing systems, assessing impacts of cost increases and proposed customer price increases
- Monitor costs and recommend improvements
- Supporting the management team with any information required to improve the profitability of the business
- Provide cover for the Management Accountant and oversee payroll
- Produce information to assess any new projects or proposals and present the information to management
- Responsible for the insurance cover for the company
- Liaise with other departments to streamline the operations of the business
- Liaising with auditors, finance providers and outside brokers
- Statutory returns
- The role will go well beyond the purely financial. No two days will be the same
- **The company**_

Hastings Freight provides palletised transport throughout the UK and worldwide through network links and freight forwarders. The company recently underwent a Management Buyout and the new owners are keen to develop and grow the company. The applicant will be able to bring a fresh pair of eyes to the role and assist in this objective. Part time applicants will be considered.
- **Requirements**_
- Qualified accountant
- Experience is vital, and key to success in the role
- Strong ability in management accounting
- Experience in an SME environment
- Ambitious and enthusiastic
- Strong communication skills with staff, management, customers and suppliers
- Strong reporting skills - an ability to present information in a concise and meaningful format
- Excel skills to a high standard, including maintaining and developing complex analysis spreadsheets
- Strong IT skills will be an advantage
- Ability to work under pressure, balance multiple priorities and to meet deadlines
- **The package**_
- Salary commensurate with experience
- 31 days holiday per year pro rata
- Auto enrolment pension scheme
- Healthcare cover

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Work Location: In person



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