Strategic Finance Business Partner

2 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Inspired Thinking Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Finance Business Partner to join our team at Inspired Thinking Group. In this role, you will be responsible for working closely with Client Account teams to provide strategic and operational support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate in a finance business partnering capacity to support client account teams in making informed decisions.
  • Support the Finance Director – Marketing services in delivering objectives and providing insights to drive financial performance.
  • Production of period and year-end results for relevant Client Account teams, including management analysis and variance reporting.
  • Business partnership with Client Account Directors to prepare and analyze monthly job trackers to gross margin level.
  • Regular post-month end de-briefs with Account Directors, focusing on P&L performance, variance analysis, staff costs, and identified risks and opportunities.
  • Active review and support of Client Account teams in managing working capital, sales reserves, aged debt, and WIP.
  • Timely preparation of forecasts and budgets, reviewing and challenging assumptions with Client Account teams.
  • Collaboration with Client Account teams to ensure awareness of financial implications of operational decisions.
  • Participation in regular meetings with Client Account Directors as the primary point of contact for the finance department.

Requirements:

  • Fully or part-qualified AAT, and/or working towards a formally recognized accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
  • Knowledge of SAGE Intacct or similar finance platforms is preferable but not essential.
  • Strong MS Excel skills.

Salary and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary of $80,000 - $110,000 per annum, plus benefits such as 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme, corporate medical cash plan, smart working options, and employee assistance programme.



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