W&A is delighted to support a large, well-established commercial growing business based in Arbroath with entities around the globe.
An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join the business. The role will support both the ‘business as usual’ activities within financial control and various value-add and process improvement initiatives.
As the business has grown, finance aims to provide the best possible service to facilitate this growth.
The Finance Business Partner will work closely with the Group Financial Controller to identify, shape, and implement initiatives covering Financial Controls, Processes, Compliance, Reporting, MI, and Systems.
This role is suitable for an individual with experience managing multiple finance project initiatives with conflicting deadlines. While challenging, it offers a significant ‘value add’ impact on the business and will be key to enhancing the operational effectiveness of the financial control function.
Overview of the role:
1. Participate in developing and achieving the Finance Departmental Vision
2. Support the development of improved financial information systems and processes
3. Prepare monthly accounts in line with group timetable and accounting policies
4. Investigate and prepare monthly variance reports comparing actuals to budgets and forecasts
5. Complete monthly journals (accruals/prepayments/fixed assets/HP)
6. Manage monthly departmental reports for budget holders
7. Assist in budget and forecast reviews
8. Support cash flow preparation and monitoring
9. Prepare/review VAT and Intrastat returns
10. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
11. Prepare year-end schedules for external audits
12. Provide cover for other entities during month-end and other periods
13. Review monthly payroll processing by third-party providers
14. Guide and support the weekly payroll team
Individual:
* Ideally, a fully qualified Accountant
* Strong understanding of Financial Control from the ground up
* Experience in Process Improvement and Projects
* Experience developing and optimizing finance systems
* Ability to manage multiple conflicting deadlines
* Committed to high-quality outcomes
* Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across the business
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