Financial Business Partner

1 week ago

Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Accountancy Action Full time
About the Company

Our client, a pioneering leader in bespoke packaging design and manufacture, exports its award-winning products to multiple countries worldwide.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Finance Business Partner to support our CFO in making critical business decisions, optimizing systems and processes, and driving the company's continued growth and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with senior management to make informed business decisions and develop strategic plans for growth and long-term success.
  • Collaborate with various departments to provide financial analysis that drives business performance and informs key decisions.
  • Identify and communicate key financial information to non-financial stakeholders, ensuring effective decision-making.
  • Prepare and publish timely monthly management reports, including budgets, variances, and forecasts, to inform business decisions.
  • Assist with budgeting and funding activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Monitor spending and financial controls to ensure compliance and quality.
  • Conduct internal business audits and develop/document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and enhance internal controls.
  • Act as an MIS super user, empowering others to maximize value from MIS and suggesting updates and improvements for accounting systems.
  • Ensure management accounts are prepared according to a pre-set timetable.
  • Drive efficiency improvements based on margin enhancement.
  • Deputize for the CFO as directed by the CEO.
Required Skills
  • Qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA) with a background in manufacturing, although part-qualified/finalist level will be considered.
  • Significant, recent, and relevant experience as a management accountant in a commercial SME environment, with a thorough understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
  • Proficient in financial and accounting software, MS Office, and experience with MIS and/or ERP systems, with exceptional mathematical and business acumen.
  • Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for management accounting tasks, being both a strategist and decision-maker, highly organized, methodical, and adaptable to changing priorities.
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills to liaise and influence various stakeholders, including employees, management, customers, suppliers, auditors, and other key stakeholders.
  • High level of reliability, honesty, and integrity.
Benefits
  • 25 days' holiday per year
  • Life assurance at 3x annual salary
  • 24/7 WeCare online GP and wellbeing support service
  • Access to Colpac's Discounts & Recognition portal

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