Finance Business Partner

Ibstock plc is a market leading manufacturer and partner of choice for innovative clay and concrete building products, building the face of Britain for over 200 years.

We are no ordinary manufacturing business. Through our principal products of clay bricks, brick components, concrete roof tiles, concrete stone masonry substitutes, concrete fencing, pre–stressed concrete and concrete rail products, we are committed to providing new solutions to today's social and environmental challenges for the new build housing and domestic repair, maintenance, improvement markets (RMI) and infrastructure

Many of our long–standing customer relationships have lasted over 40 years. Our customer focus is based on quality, service and consistency and our service–led ethos is one of the key drivers in the growth of our market share over the past 10 years.

As our Finance Business Partner, you will focus on driving improved performance and cost control – building, developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders within our Sales/Commercial and Operational teams. Analytically minded, you will act as conduit between Finance and the wider business, presenting financial data in a way that is understood by all – contributing to delivery of our must–win battles and key priorities.

This role would suit a Management/Financial Accountant looking to progress into a more typical business partnering role – we will support and develop you to attain this, and you will join a well established, forward thinking, collaborative team as part of your journey.

As Management Accountant/Finance Business Business Partner, you will:

Produce monthly management accounts with precise analysis and insights, including variance analysis and KPI's

Contribute to preparation of forecasts & budget for all elements of P&L, supporting control of Capital spend

Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, preparation and review to identify and eliminate risk

Facilitate and participate in regular review meetings onsite with all stakeholders and budget holders to manage costs and advise on performance

Provide assistance and good practice training to our business on finance and internal controls

Supporting the annual statutory reporting process, implementing and monitoring financial controls across all departments and sites to ensure adherence

Provide assistance and good practice training to our business on finance and internal controls

Ensure all monthly reporting is completed accurately and in accordance with company timetable and requirements

Ensure relevant business area & company meets profit requirements, challenging robustly but appropriately where required

In order to be successful in this role, you will:

Ideally hold or be working toward completion of a recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels

IT/systems – JDE, Hubble & Cognos preferable with a strong understanding of Excel (Macro knowledge is desirable)

Possess a strong understanding of trading conditions, key business drivers and stock demand/supply process – ideally within a Manufacturing environment, though this is not essential

Show understanding of financial systems and controls in line with SOX compliance

Be comfortable challenging status–quo when required, with demonstrable influencing and negotiation skills

Please note, it is our policy to verify all relevant qualifications. You will be required to provide substantive proof of your qualifications, that we can verify them with the awarding body.

Ibstock PLC are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age