Operations Finance Business Partrner
- Recruiter
- Global Market Leader
- Location
-
Birchwood, Warrington
Birchwood ParkCheshire
- Salary
- circa £60,000 plus car and benefits
- Posted
- 17 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 15 Aug 2017
- Ref
- MPGW13839020
- Job Title
- Business Partner
- Category
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Operations Finance Business Partner
Birchwood
Salary: Circa £60,000 plus car and benefits
As part of an exciting and wide-ranging transformation programme, our client is looking to appoint into a number of key positions to support the future development of the business. As a key member of the Business Unit Senior Management Team, the Operations Finance Business Partner will be involved in decision making, strategic planning & development, and driving performance of the Business Unit. You will also be responsible for providing financial expertise (reporting, risk management, business systems, business processes, internal control) whilst acting as a conduit to professional expertise in legal, procurement, IT, compliance and commercial matters.
Details about the Client
Our client is a leading player in their industry on both a national and global scale. The company has been widely-recognised as an employer of choice, focused on long-term career and professional development.
Detailed Job Description
The responsibilities include:
- Influencing Business Unit strategy formulation, implementation and communication in line with the key Business Unit strategy and objectives
- Involvement in key commercial decision making and key contract and client negotiations
- A sounding board, trusted adviser and facilitator of productive Business Unit decisions, supporting Operational and Commercial management
- Actively involved in identifying and assessing key business unit risks and opportunities, conducting sensitivity analysis and effective change management
- Providing timely, accurate financial analysis and management information to monitor performance and support decision making in the business area
- Providing support to the business management team to identify, monitor and manage financial, legal and commercial risks and opportunities in the business area
- Shared accountability with Commercial and Operational leads for the overall budgeting and forecasting process for the Business Unit - from micro-project reviews to consolidated business unit presentation to the Executive Leadership Team
- Supporting the business area in the preparation, review, submission and presentation of business cases to support capital investment and key bids
- Understanding and minimising the working capital requirements of the business area by co-ordinating project cash flow forecasts and carrying out monthly debt and WIP reviews and influencing payment terms in contracts / bids
- Supporting ad hoc projects and transformation initiatives as required
This role represents a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the Senior Management Team responsible for a newly-acquired high-profile client for the company; and longer-term a fantastic platform into a growing business in a highly topical and evolving
Candidate's Profile
We are looking for an exceptional individual who has held a senior finance business partnering role within a complex organisation. You will be a strong communicator and influencer, with the credibility and gravitas to be able to positively influence management decisions. Experience of change management and financial risk management in a risk management environment is preferred; an accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) is essential.
What's on offer
- Basic salary c.£60,000
- Car allowance
- Company bonus scheme (10%)
- Defined benefits pension scheme
- Generous annual holiday allowance
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
Ref Code: MPGW13839020Z