Join Our Team as a Finance Business Partner!
Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? Brakes is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic Corporate Commercial Finance Team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in supporting our commercial team with some of our biggest customers!
As you report to the Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll be at the heart of our operations, collaborating closely with Commercial Account Managers to nurture existing customer relationships. Your insights and analyses will be crucial for strategic planning and decision-making. Get ready to dive into forecasting, customer reports, and monthly review packs that provide essential, accurate insights!
We value flexibility, which is why we offer a hybrid working contract. You'll spend at least one day a week in our Ashford office, along with occasional face-to-face meetings as needed.
Your Responsibilities
* Conduct weekly/monthly forecasting and analyze key variances.
* Ensure the month-end process is completed in line with internal deadlines.
* Prepare comprehensive Financial Evaluations.
* Guarantee that customer-facing reports are accurate and timely.
* Manage customer contracts to ensure alignment with Key Business Assumptions.
* Provide financial insights to Corporate Account Managers for better customer performance understanding.
* Oversee contracted customer rebate management.
* Prepare balance sheets with precision.
* Support in producing and presenting Business Unit Review Packs.
* Act as a central point of contact for internal and external customers.
* Engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
* Assist the Senior Finance Business Partner in running the sector and step in when needed.
What We’re Looking For
Ideally, you are a recently qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) currently thriving as a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, or Finance Analyst. If you're a finalist with finance partnering experience in a relevant role, we want to hear from you!
We seek someone who can drive performance through insightful analysis and confidently understand trends and results. Strong Excel skills, including financial analysis and modeling experience, are essential. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a commercial environment and is eager to expand their finance business partnering skills. You should be self-motivated, results-driven, and ready to positively influence key stakeholders.
What We Offer
In return for your expertise and dedication, we provide:
* A competitive salary.
* A cash car allowance.
* A robust pension scheme.
* The option to purchase additional annual leave.
* A hybrid working agreement for better work-life balance.
* A flexible lifestyle benefits package.
* Discounts across our award-winning food range and private medical healthcare.
If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow your career with us, we can't wait to meet you!