Finance Business Partner
- Recruiter
- AJ Bell Business Solutions Limited
- Location
- Manchester
- Salary
- 45000-45000
- Posted
- 27 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 19 Feb 2021
- Ref
- 373397915
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
We are recruiting a Finance Business Partner to provide financial analysis to aid strategic and tactical decision making within the Technology Services department. What does the job involve? The key responsibilities of the role are as follows: Forecasting * Simplify budgeting process, considering current cost categorisation & how information is presented and reviewed during the process * Develop & maintain a rolling 3 year forecast model that is regularly reviewed with the CTO Investment appraisal * Develop financial models to assist management with strategic decisions on new investment * Provide financial analysis to aid supplier contract renewals and assist to develop an appropriate scorecard with any tender process Performance management * Develop monthly reporting pack covering non-financial and financial information to discuss with CTO * Provide insight into different costs trends within the department and potential drivers Cost management * Work closely with management accounts team to ensure cost reporting is accurate, up to date and aligned with contract register * Ensure information requirements of wider department are met * Provide visibility of contract expiry dates to ensure sufficient time to plan for negotiations Stakeholder management * Develop trusted working relationships by regularly meeting with the CTO and cost centre managers * Responsible for ensuring Finance are updated with the latest developments to ensure accurate financial reporting and forecasting Other * Assist Business Partner function with any ad hoc work as and when required * Attend departmental meetings, presenting work related to the role Qualifications Competence * ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified accountant * Business Partnering experience highly desirable * Strong financial modelling skills * Good understanding of Information Technology systems and processes Knowledge & Skills * Strong analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to rapidly interpret, concisely explain and act on complex information * Sound planning and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise own workload within tight deadlines and the flexibility to change those priorities as required. * Comfortable using excel to an advanced level to construct financial models * Track record of building positive working relationships, supported by strong communication skills (written, spoken), interacting with all levels of the business * Maintains high levels of attention to detail under pressure. * Ability to question existing processes and desire to seek improvement Company Description AJ Bell is one of the largest providers of online investment platforms and stockbroker services in the UK, with assets under administration exceeding £62.5 billion and more than 312,300 clients. Our award winning products include Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPP), ISAs and Dealing Accounts. Additional Information To apply for the role please submit an application and include your CV and Cover Letter outlining when you feel you are suitable for this role as attachments. In return for your hard work you will be entitled to: * 26 days holiday increasing up to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays, holiday buy/sell scheme * Discretionary annual bonus * Contributory pension scheme * Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme * Bike loan, season ticket loan portal * Discounted PMI and Dental * Free gym, free social events, plus much more
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