Job Description Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance this role is creating a supportive and insightful relationships with the SP management team (based Silverstone) that drives business performance, facilitating the link between financial performance and operational performance, enhancing visibility of the financial strategy and ensuring business decisions are influenced by and aligned with the financial strategy. The purpose of the role is to be the lead Finance Business Partner for the fast growing Service Provider (SP) business unit. Turning complex data into meaningful analysis, identifying trends, explaining variances, and recommending solutions. This will include, production of month end results including commentary, Forecast modelling, financial Risk and opportunity tracking working with the senior team in SP to understand commercial drivers behind the numbers, ad hoc modelling for commercial bids and owning production of the annual budget and forecasts. This is a great role for a qualified accountant looking to build their commercial exposure and interaction in the rapidly growing Service Provider Business. Job Requirements Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). A natural ability to build credibility, influence, and form strong relationships across all levels. Confidence to challenge and resilience to drive change when needed. Previous people management/supervision experience. Proven experience in financial business partnering within senior operational leaders Strong analytical and problem-solving skills A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with a mindset that looks for improvements rather than barriers. Systems: Microsoft Navision / Business Central (preferred), Jet (preferred) Excel (Intermediate – Advanced), Experience using data visualisation or BI tools would be a plus. Job Responsibilities Become a trusted member of the Divisional Management Board working alongside operations, sales and C-suite team to drive both strategic and operational improvements underpinned by robust financials. Produce monthly financial analysis of divisional results and forecasts identifying and providing tailored commentary to different stakeholders. Responsible for producing budgets and rolling reforecasts as a member of the SP leadership team Understanding the different cost drivers within the business unit. Supporting bids with Financial modelling(providing insight on both profitability and cash flows using NPV) and commercial insight. Identify and influence operational decision makers to drive operational efficiencies. Provide robust challenge of accounting judgements being made. Strong understanding of IFRS 15 will be beneficial. Line management of a direct report providing suitable on the job coaching. Support SG&A cost centres with analysis of overtime and other costs to influence business behaviour. Identify, report and analyse KPIs to influence the business, making recommendations on corrective actions. Job Benefits 25 Days AL BH Holiday Scheme Holiday Rollover scheme Private Health Insurance Private Dental Insurance Life Assurance Matched Pension Contributions Volunteering Days Company Events Mentoring Scheme We want everyone at MLL to 'Bring their best self to work' and we do this by asking you to live our value behaviors. We live our values everyday by Accountability Builds Trust Accountability requires some kind of honest review to reflect how we are doing against our responsibilities. This is not simply about a contract or project plan, it is about a mindset, an air that is portrayed as 'we have got this!' Data Delivers Distinction We need people to think in a ‘data is valuable’ kind of way, not just for efficient operations but also for winning in the market. This is not some mechanical thing, it is a way of thinking, of seeing the world. Challenging for Change We want people who want to challenge the status quo. Delivering Excellence This belief stems from being accountable to one another. Having confidence in our data enables us to be accountable. And being prepared to challenge means we don't settle for mediocre. At MLL Telecom we feel we have a great business and believe strongly in its potential to make a real mark within the sector. We have great people on board and are recruiting excellent new talent as we grow. Those on board are hungry to make our business a success. We are on an exciting journey and look for a passionate individual to join us in this key role. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.