Job Title: Finance Business Partner
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Location: Glasgow
Role Overview
As a Finance Business Partner, you will act as a mini CFO to one or more Business Units, taking full ownership of their financial performance and strategic financial direction. You will be a trusted advisor to the Business Unit Head, providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial and non-financial information to support decision-making. This role combines financial stewardship with commercial acumen, enabling you to influence business outcomes and drive value creation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership: Operate as a mini CFO to your Business Units, providing end-to-end financial oversight and strategic guidance.
Business Partnering: Build strong, collaborative relationships with Business Unit Heads and key stakeholders to enhance financial understanding and performance.
Commercial Insight: Act as a strategic advisor on financial matters, driving engagement, operational efficiency, and profitability.
Performance Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities, revenue enhancement strategies, and deliver insightful financial analysis to support business growth.
Reporting & Analysis: Review monthly management accounts and prepare detailed Business Unit reports with commentary and recommendations.
Cashflow & Working Capital: Develop periodic cashflow projections and support working capital management to ensure financial sustainability.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts in collaboration with Business Unit Heads, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems, and reporting, implementing best practices across the Business Units.
Group Reporting: Oversee quarterly reporting submissions to the parent company, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Team Leadership: Manage and support Finance staff, including performance appraisals, mentoring, and professional development.
Compliance & Audit: Support external audit processes and ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Ad Hoc Support: Respond to ad hoc requests, projects, and financial research from senior management, providing high-quality analysis and recommendations.
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
Professional Accountancy Qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
Experience:
Proven experience in a senior finance role within a complex, multi-entity environment.
Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
Strong stakeholder engagement and business partnering experience.
Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
Skills:
Advanced MS Excel skills.
High attention to detail and strong analytical ability.
Excellent time management and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Commercial awareness and understanding of financial regulations.
Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
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