ROLE SPECIFICATION Forming part of the finance team, the Finance Business Partner is responsible for Ledger Maintenance & Financial Control & Reporting for a Country/ Group of Countries, whilst delivering to in country Management a commercial sounding board to guide and support in operational business decisions, take ownership of budgeting responsibilities (alongside local MD) and support their assigned entity in delivering their growth targets. Main activities and tasks: Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and yearly accounting statements of the assigned entities, together with annual audit coordination and preparation Financial Control and Reporting Controlling duties for the entities Monthly balance sheet account reconciliations Customer Credit Checks Provision of banking details for RFQs, new supplier or customer forms Providing analysis and insight, linking financial reports to business strategies Introducing effective commercial strategy Contributing to key decision making Implementing changes to ensure that key targets are met Acting as a financial advisor offering general financial support to commercial decision makers Undertaking project-based work for specific strategies, projects or business initiatives including Profitability & Cash flow modelling Responsible for the monthly reporting to the financing partners as needed Cash planning requirements & liquidity monitoring of the entities (t/w Group Treasurer) Maintenance, control and ownership of the entities general ledger (t/w Accounting Services & Invoice Processing teams) Posting/controlling of the accounts payable (t/w Accounting Services & Invoice Processing teams) Posting/controlling of the accounts receivable (t/w Accounting Services & Invoice Processing teams) Monitoring/Collections of the overdues for C44 (t/w Cash & Treasury team) Building and maintaining relationships with senior managers and their departments icl. Operations, People & Culture, Administration & Sales Interaction with the external partners (e.g. tax, finance etc.) & primary audit contact Preparation of all declarations or submission to 3rd party accountants as required (e.g. Sales tax/ VAT, Statistical and Credit Bureau Reporting) Provide cover on other ledger entities as required (during holidays etc.) Active role in improving the Connect44 processes (e.g. development of ERP, and MI) Application of Professional Accounting Qualification and expertise to deliver independent Business Insights, strategic thinking and problem solving abilities to your day to day tasks