Senior Finance Business Partner

Job Description

Role description:An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic finance team within a high growth business. A new role has been created for a Senior Finance Business Partner working as part of the Finance Business Partnering (FBP) team responsible for supporting the portfoliobusinesses through the provision of financial information, tools, performance analysis and insight.This role includes providing value, adding insight and credible challenge to the numbers to help make more informed decisions in relation to business strategy and planning.Responsibilities includes providing real time support and analysis, being a trusted adviser and adding value that will assist in decision making. Critical to the success of the job holder is the ability to communicate their message, to understand theiraudience and deliver the information in a clear manner. This role is based in the Manchester area although we offer hybrid working arrangements Key Accountabilities:

• Business Partnering - support, liaison, conduit, and influencer to the senior leadership team for the businesses you support
  • Act as the translator between Finance and the Portfolio Businesses providing advice and guidance to a wide range of audiences assisting them in understanding complex financial information
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships between the SSC and the portfolio businesses

• Provide insight for better decision making and control
  • Frequently meet with Portfolio Businesses to assist in explaining the financial information, building of budgets and forecasts, and assisting with commercial decisions

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Responsible for the delivery of the annual budget process and monthly forecasting within ClearCourse for the businesses you work with
• Complete robust forecasts, evidence-based plans and accurate budgets
• Attend monthly forecasting meetings with different business units and be responsible for delivering analysis for the Board to review results and monitor financial performance
• Support the Portfolio Businesses at business reviews/budget & forecast reviews as Finance lead
• Where necessary, challenge portfolio / divisional level forecasts to ensure evidence-based plans and accurate budgets
• Drive Finance transformation in the business partner and FP&A function
• Development of reporting and analysis tools and processes

RequirementsRequired skills, experience, and attributes:Judgement

• Advanced problem-solving abilities to find the root cause of issues raised
• Strategic thinker who can influence management thinking and enforce change
• Data driven with an analytical mindset
• Understands the pressure of month end and the need to resolve issues quickly
• Acts with the highest levels of integrity and treats others with respect

Performance

• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• Is engaged and demonstrates alignment with the organizations objectives and values
• Keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Customer focused and target driven
• Forward thinking, with a can do attitude
• A high level of focus on the achievement of targeted results
• A high level of flexibility and a positive attitude to innovation and change

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to present information to management and in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent analytical and communication skills - a problem solver, who can understand and communicate complex issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to tight deadlines
• Ability to understand the detail behind processes
• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to train others

Other Skills

• Qualified with 5-7 years PQE in similar commercial finance roles
• Advanced Excel skills required for financial modelling. Knowledge of business planning/intelligence tools such as Planful, Power BI preferable.

BenefitsOur products service clients in the Membership Services, Business Services, Events & Leisure, Retail and Payments Solutions industries. Our solutions help organisations become more efficient, effective and profitable, and achieve their goals by providingthem with technology platforms that integrate seamlessly with the most popular CRM, event management and marketing automation platforms.Our benefits include 25 days holiday, up to 5% contributory pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, Income protectionOur Values

• Forward Looking - we seek out innovation and we continually strive for progress
• Approachability - were approachable and we communicate with respect and empathy
• Integrity - we will only do what we believe to be the right thing
• Responsibility - we are accountable for ourselves, our organisation and the world around us

Across our whole business, were investing in our people, expanding our expertise and developing our vision. Want to get on board Wed love to speak with you.At ClearCourse we are committed to an inclusive culture and are keen to attract diverse individuals who thrive in a flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and interview stages,please let us know.

Keyskills :
ACCACIMACommercialFP&ATeam PlayerSAASPQEUK Resident