Finance Business Partner

4 weeks ago

Greater Manchester UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Partful Full time

Finance Business Partner up to £70k (d.o.e) + shares | Central Manchester + Hybrid | ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified | Tech start-up


Join Partful, a mission-driven and innovative tech start-up that's on a mission to revolutionise the manufacturing aftermarket world. At Partful, we're not just looking for talents; we're searching for visionaries who want to be a part of something bigger, something that will leave a lasting legacy.


Our core mission is to digitalise the outdated and disjointed manufacturing aftermarket. We aim to make repairing and maintaining equipment and machines accessible to everyone, not just engineers and mechanics, by pioneering the industry with 3D technology and digital transformation of manufacturing data. We describe our platform as Explode. Click. Buy. Fix. In seconds. Curious? See what our technology can do for the manufacturing industry.


If you're passionate about engineering, fascinated by machines, or simply love the idea of repair over replacement, Partful cannot wait to hear what you have to offer. Your talents will be the driving force behind a transformative journey that's set to redefine the manufacturing industry. If you're ready to make your mark and be a part of a tech start-up with a purpose, Partful is where your adventure begins. Come aboard and help us shape a world where repair reigns supreme.


Partful are searching for a talented and highly strategic Finance Business Partner who has previous experience of working in a SaaS start-up.


In this role, you will work closely with the CEO and act as a trusted advisor and business partner to key internal stakeholders and board members. We're looking for someone who can think quickly, commercially assess situations and act with technical skill whilst having an excellent mix of soft skills. You will be an excellent communicator, who is credible and highly strategic and have experience preparing budgets, quarterly forecasts and long range financial planning.


The role also entails:

Strategic & Financial Planning

  • Full ownership of operational budget including working closely with business departments to set the budget in line with growth projections and frequent reporting on progress against this with variance analysis commentary.
  • Oversee external accountants with key financial submissions including R&D tax credits.
  • Financial modelling and scenario planning as required for long term and short term projections of the business.
  • Act as the lead on projects such as margin analysis (per products / customer / unit) and make recommendations where appropriate.
  • Strategic input into pricing strategy supported by other key members of the SMT
  • As a member of the SMT, participate in key strategic decision making

Reporting

  • Lead on preparation of quarterly board pack consisting of strategic reporting and insights from all key functions.
  • Responsible for month end financial close, preparation of monthly management accounts with supplementary commentary.
  • Review monthly Management Accounts, cost analysis, profit margin reports and sales analysis.
  • Monitor financial performance using KPI's and providing insights for the SMT and external Board.
  • Prepare and maintain the company financial plan, including P&L and cashflow forecasting in detail.
  • Laser focus on cashflow management to be able to advise Founders when to start the fund-raising process if necessary.
  • Maintain company KPI’s and key SaaS metrics, monitoring company performance vs these and flag when ratios slip.

Business Partnering

  • Act as a financial business partner to department leads across the company.
  • Present finance data to non-financial staff of all levels

Board Relations

  • Attend monthly board meetings and produce/present the monthly finance board pack.
  • Act as a trusted advisor and business partner to the company co-founders, board members and leadership team


About you:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Excellent communicator, extremely personable with a strategic mentality
  • Proven business partnering and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • High level of organisation and project management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience of working for a SaaS start-up


At Partful, we believe that great ideas can change the world, and we're dedicated to turning those ideas into reality. When you join us, you'll become part of a team that embodies our core values:

  • Own it: We are a tight-knit and fast-paced team that values your autonomy and contribution.
  • Strive: We are action-biased, which means ideas are great, but execution is even better. We're results-driven, and if you are too, we're already a great match.
  • Stay Sharp: We love solutions and actions, but we always remember to stay curious and critical of our actions. Asking the right questions before jumping to solutionisation helps us stay laser-focused, efficient, and aligned with our mission and vision despite the temptation of a huge world of possibilities out there.
  • Transparency: We value honesty and transparency from the top down. Everyone's voice is encouraged and heard.
  • Diversity: We are a diverse bunch, and we love how differences give us peripheral vision and creativity.
  • Supportive: We are supportive and solution-driven, helping each other become better.
  • Customer Obsessed: We're obsessed with our customers and their needs.
  • Impact: We act with impact in mind, whether it's social or environmental.


In return we offer:

  • Hybrid working - 2 days in the office or more if you prefer
  • 2pm finish on Fridays
  • Pension
  • Perkbox membership with added Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee shares
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays and option to purchase more
  • Career growth
  • Great work culture
  • Freedom to work autonomously and make change
  • Open plan office in Manchester's NQ with plenty of breakout areas, games room and roof top terrace
  • Regular team social events

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