Are you a detail-driven finance professional who wants the opportunity to lead and develop new policies and procedures? Milton Keynes Dons is seeking a confident and committed individual to support our group businesses as Finance Business Partner responsible for the production of management accounts for a specified business area alongside developing and implementing policies and processes, with a key focus on procurement, to drive the group forwards into a new era of excellence.
About Us: Driving Excellence Behind the Scenes
Milton Keynes Dons is more than a football club; it's a multifaceted organisation operating across sport, events, hospitality, and community initiatives. We pride ourselves on delivering excellence both on and off the pitch. Our Finance team plays a crucial role in maintaining the operational rhythm across our business through timely reporting and driving efficiencies.
About the Role
This role covers two key areas of the finance team responsibilities. You will be responsible for the accurate and timely financial reporting for your specified business, managing the full end-to-end reporting with the support of a Finance Assistant. You will also have the opportunity to help shape our business processes across the group as we look to evolve our existing processes to deliver excellence, this will include a key focus on procurement through the management and delivery of supplier tenders.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a methodical, solutions-oriented finance professional who understands the importance of accurate reporting and driving efficiencies. You'll have a strong eye for detail, a collaborative approach, and the confidence to work with a wide range of stakeholders across numerous departments and seniority levels.
Essential:
• Studying towards or part qualified in a professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Able and willing to take a proactive approach to workload and completing tasks, without always having set procedures and processes
• Able and willing to adapt workload to daily demands, and enjoy a varying workload which will differ from day to day
• Significant computer knowledge including experience with accounting software and proficiency with Excel
• Be open minded to change and business improvement
• Have a calm and professional attitude to working under pressure
• Be an excellent communicator
• Have excellent organisational skills
Desirable:
• Prior knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics BC
• Prior experience in Hospitality, Leisure or Football industries
• Experience of producing or being heavily involved in the production of management accounts
• Previous experience working in or have a related qualification in procurement
Key Responsibilities
• Produce monthly management accounts for a specified business, ensuring timeliness and accuracy
• Be the first point of contact for all financial queries relating to your specified business
• Support the development of a Finance Assistant
• Develop procurement policies and drive the implementation of these across the group
• Engage operational leads ahead of supplier contract renewals and support them in procuring value for money and compliance with set procurement criteria
• Identify areas for efficiencies both in raw cost and process to drive change
• Provide analytical support to the business to evaluate prospective suppliers
What We Offer
• A critical role in the financial engine of a vibrant and fast-paced organisation
• A collaborative team committed to operational excellence
• Opportunities for growth and continued professional development
• A competitive salary with real responsibility and impact
Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Join us and help keep the heart of Stadium MK beating with accuracy and efficiency.
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