Our client is seeking a commercially minded
Finance Business Partner
to join the team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting decision-making across the business, providing financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to senior stakeholders. This role will suit a proactive and analytical qualified accountant who enjoys working cross-functionally and driving process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Data Analytics
* Act as the main contact for financial data within the Controlling department
* Drive automation of reporting processes, working closely with data teams and BI tools (SAP BI, Qlikview, etc.)
* Analyse ended contracts for Finance Lease & Operating Lease portfolios to support new business pricing strategies
* Provide ad-hoc financial reports and insights for senior management
* Prepare bi-annual early settlement analysis for the Retail portfolio
Month-End, Planning & Forecasting
* Prepare monthly management accounts including journal postings
* Review and analyse deviations against budget/forecast, working with departments to understand drivers
* Prepare board and supervisory reporting packs
* Support quarterly forecasting and annual 5-year planning cycle
* Implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
Pricing & Commercial Support
* Prepare and present monthly/bimonthly pricing committee packs
* Analyse product performance and recommend pricing efficiencies
* Develop and implement standardised pricing processes across the business
* Review brand/model pricing examples and monitor leasing portfolio performance
Projects & Other
* Document and maintain finance processes
* Provide input on new product implementation and pricing methodologies
* Liaise with internal/external auditors
* Mentor and review work of the Controlling intern
Experience & Skills Required
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
* Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
* Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with SAP, BI/reporting tools, or SAP CO module is a strong advantage
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into insights
* Excellent communication and influencing skills; able to partner effectively with senior management
* Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working to tight deadlines