Interim Finance Business Partner

Our Client:

Our client is seeking support from an experienced Finance Business Partner with strong financial and management reporting skills, during a busy reporting time.

The Role:

This role will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of our growing business division. This role combines the strategic insight of a finance business partner with the technical expertise of a systems accountant. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to ensure financial stability, operational efficiency, and data integrity, with a focus on ensuring financial systems and processes are fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Analysis 

• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and forecasting.
• Provide insightful analysis and reporting on financial performance, identifying key trends and opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Business Partnering

• Support the team and wider business with all business partnering activities ensuring the finance team are seen as a trusted advisor to senior management and business units, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Facilitate effective decision-making through financial analysis, scenario planning, and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.

Systems and Process Development

• Lead the implementation and optimisation of financial systems and processes, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Design and implement robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Coordinate with IT and other stakeholders to integrate financial systems with operational platforms.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Manage the year-end audit process, liaising with external auditors and ensuring the timely completion of audit deliverables.

About You:

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance and professional accounting qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing environments, demonstrating an understanding of the unique financial challenges and processes within the industry.
• Proven experience in a finance business partner or systems accountant role, ideally within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, ERP implementation, and process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and reporting tools.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and integrity.