Senior Finance Business Partner

Recruiter
Michael Page
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Salary
£50000 - £55000 per annum
Posted
09 Sep 2021
Closes
29 Sep 2021
Ref
JN -052021-2572123
Contact
Amelia Mitchell
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Experience level
Manager

This is a brilliant opportunity for a commercially minded Accountant to join an Employer of Choice within the North East. You will be managing a small team, operating in a Lead Finance Business Partnering role.

Client Details

One of the UK's largest of it's field, our client supports over 100,000 customers Nationwide.

They've been voted as one of the 'Best Workplaces to work 2021' & have a platinum IIP status!

Description

Reporting in to the Head of FP&A, as the Lead Finance Business Partner, managing a small team of Qualified Accountants you will be partnering with a number of senior Directors and stakeholders across the business providing commercial information for critical business decisions.

Main duties:

  • lead the team to ensure readily available, timely and accurate financial data across all areas is fed into their wider group reporting
  • partner closely with Group Finance to ensure they're fully appraised on variances and financial performance issues
  • use your commercial acumen to identify future financial risks and provide solutions
  • work closely with the wider FP&A function with the preparation of regulatory returns and forecasts
  • act as a trusted partner to a number of senior stakeholders across the wider organisation

Profile

The successful candidate will have come from a technical background, ideally previously within Financial Accounting. You'll be a Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with excellent communication skills with the ability to constructively challenge stakeholders.

Job Offer

Competitive pay + a proper worklife balance (split working) + benefits