Finance Business Partner

Job DescriptionAcosta Europe are a dynamic, software led provider of contracted sales to a strong base of long-standing customers including Red Bull, Nestlé, British American Tobacco, Meta, Heineken and Heathrow Airport.We are currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join our team in Central Woking (We are just a 2 minute walk from the train station or provide parking for any drivers). The role will be on a Hybrid basis with the expectation of being in the office 3 days a week.
The RoleThe position is a rounded finance role with a slant towards future financial planning. This role will be a key in providing robust financial planning support to the Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director along with the wider senior leadership team.Key responsibilities will include forecasting, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, financial modelling both for revenue streams and fleet costs. There is an accounting and historical reporting function already in place which complete all day to day transactional and reporting requirements.A background in financial reporting is essential to understand the impact of commercial proposals on our accounting function both from a reporting and taxation perspective. The role will interact with all levels of the organisation, including customer account managers and the senior leadership team, with a view to adding value and commercial awareness to the groups financial outlook and helping to drive the business forward.Key Tasks and Responsibilities ForecastingMonthly review of actuals vs budget and forecast with account managersPrepare consolidated forecasts for discussion at monthly board meetingsSupport the business to deliver adhoc forecasting and financial business reviewsBudgetSupport and run the annual financial budget setting processPrepare new external client contract budgets and modelsUpdate rate cards used in costing new businessTrack and be aware of statutory increases to be passed on to clientsCompliance & ReportingEstimate corporate tax instalmentsManage German & Irish company statutory reportingLease reporting to US parent companySystems & ProcessesImprove automation of current monthly financial forecasting and budgetingImplement new streamlined management reporting to provide better information to the business and finance.Work with Fleet Management company and HR to implement improved processes around damages, fines, driving behaviour and sustainability targetsEssential knowledge & SkillsACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant (or equivalent) with PQE experienceAdvanced excel skills (INDEX MATCH, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, PIVOTS, CHARTS)Excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsHighly Desirable experienceExperience with budgets and forecastsPrevious experience of stakeholder managementExperience with system implementations
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