Your new company
My client a well established financial services business based in Mid-Kent are looking for a finance business partner to join their FP&A team. As Finance Business Partner, you will be the trusted Partner to the businesses functional areas and management teams, supporting with cost analysis, reporting and imparting your expertise to the business to improve and streamline financial performance. Reporting directly in to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will have the opportunity to work closely together and deputise when needed.

Your new role

* Take an active role in the budgeting and forecasting processes for the Group functions and develop a detailed understanding of each department's budget and drivers of any key variances and establish controls to ensure the robustness of the cost planning process.
* Develop and complete accurate and timely monthly reporting to include variance analysis post engagement with key stakeholders to allow insight to feed into decision-making. Develop and implement a set of financial Key Performance Indicators and Key Risk Indicators
* Plan and develop reporting and processes to improve staff awareness at all levels of finance and embed sound financial acumen in colleagues, so they take greater budget responsibility for their own teams
* Develop and lead a continuous improvement process across your cost centre areas. Presenting metrics back in a format that is clear for finance and non-finance managers alike
* Be a key contributor to the Group functions in supplier cost analysis, identifying opportunities for greater cost control and efficiencies

What you'll need to succeed

* Finance qualification is essential ACA/ACCA/CIMA
* Detailed knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, reporting and variance analysis
* Advanced knowledge of accounting systems
* Experience of Business Partnering
* Advanced excel skills and dealing with large volumes of data
* Strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity and ability to articulate findings
* Standard accounting skills

What you'll get in return
The Finance Business Partner role is paying circa £65,000 + bonus and other benefits. Flexible working is available
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