Finance Business Partner

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Finance Business Partner**

**Northampton/Hybrid working (can consider other UK office locations)**

**NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.**

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

The finance business analyst team provide and interpret financial information for operational management to assist with the running of the business. They also act as the link between the shared service centre and operations around the country.

The team meet in person and virtually on a regular basis (at least weekly). They share business practise and support each other to achieve our highest potential.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

**A look into the role**

As a Finance Business Partner within our team you will:

- Manage relationships and finance business partnering across a region or specific specialism
- Prepare detailed, timely, management information for the use by operating heads
- Add value by providing relevant analytical information, gaining explanation for variances and suggest ways to improve operational efficiency
- Support the preparation of the annual budgets, forecasts and business plans
- Build close working relationships with local Practice Leader/key stakeholders to maintain in-depth knowledge of the business practice
- Work with Finance colleagues as well as partnering with Strategic Business Partners and local BD teams as appropriate

**Knowing you’re right for us**

Joining us as a Finance Business Partner, the **minimum criteria **you’ll need is a professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA) or qualification by experience with demonstrable Finance Business Analyst experience. It would be great if youhad some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.
- Excellent level of competency on Excel and other MS packages performing data manipulation and interrogation
- Knowledge of budget/forecasting tools such as Adaptive planning
- Experience of power BI or PowerPivot
- Experience of people and project management
- Confidence liaising with senior stakeholders and happy to travel to London for meetings
- Excellent knowledge of IFRS15 ‘Income recognition’

**Knowing we’re right for you**

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respectour colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursueyour passions inside and outside of work.

**Beyond the job**

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs throughour every move, grounded in our CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. **It’s how it should be.**

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