Finance Business Partner

Job IntroductionFinance Business PartnerCompetitive salaryMobile/Hybrid workingAccess to a range of benefits including:On-going training & developmentPrivate Health InsuranceAviva DigiCare+ - Employee Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical OpinionExclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)Free meals when on siteEmployee Assistance ProgrammeHoliday Purchase schemeWe have an exciting opportunity for a Finance professional to join our team in Medirest in an influential and high-profile role delivering financial and commercial support to one of the company's largest regions.The Finance Business Partner will continually improve service levels, cost effectiveness and add value to commercial activities undertaken through effective business partnering. You will have visibility on site to support operators as and when the business requires and line manage and develop a remote finance teat work in each contract.As Finance Business Partner you will partner the Regional Business Director, ensuring strong commercial and operational decision making, managing financial risks and opportunities for the region whilst also developing strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.You will also be responsible for but not limited to;Working with the wider finance team to continually develop KPIs and ensure that end users are focusing on the right metrics to drive sustainable profitable growthThe preparation and review of annual budgets and reforecastingPreparation and review of monthly management information including in depth variance analysis and underlying performance reportingPrepare monthly business review pack and present at MD/Head of Finance monthly meetingBalance sheet reviews and compliance with Group Accounting Manual, maintaining a full and up to date understanding of SAP and NexusPromote working capital improvements through timely, accurate contract billing and active management of debt ledgers, also completing working capital forecastsCalculate and manage the financial risks and opportunities arising from volumetric and other contract mechanismsFinancial oversight for all contract amendments and service pricing, ensuring pricing strategy is applied consistentlyChallenge and appraise investment decisionsThe successful Finance Business Partner will:Be CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified with 3+ years of post-qualification experienceHave commercial experience gained in large contract managementBe experienced in the preparation and review of budgeting and forecasting in a matrix environmentDemonstrate advanced excel and modellingShow evidence of Business Partnering with non-financial colleagues up to a senior levelBe comfortable working with uncertainty and in a fast paced environmentHave strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder managementDisplay well-developed critical thinking and problem solving with an ability to clearly present outcomes and influence stakeholdersBe results orientated, with ability to take decisions when necessary and the resilience to be challengedBe a team player but with the ability to work on own initiativeHave previous line management experience
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