Finance Business Partner

Resourcery Group are working on behalf (and in support) of a large, complex organisation, based in West Cheshire, to recruit a tenured Senior Finance Business Partner capable of managing a small team and working closely with the operational leadership team.

With a strong commitment to excellence in operational management and annual revenues topping €4.9bn, this dynamic business is fully committed to driving operational efficiencies and innovation across the organisation.  Due to an internal restructure the opportunity to hire a tenured Senor Finance Business Partner has arisen; someone capable of collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders, providing strategic financial insights and supporting operational decision-making processes.  The aim, to reduce operating costs.

Responsibilities are expansive and as a Senior Finance Business Partner you will be required to take accountability for the following areas:

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and interpret performance data weekly, assessing actual results against budget and volume-adjusted forecasts.
• Lead a small team of finance professionals, ensuring accurate financial reporting for the designated cost centre.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the budgeting process and half-yearly forecasts.
• Play an active role in periodic reviews, scrutinizing costs and promoting initiatives for productivity enhancement.
• Evaluate and challenge commercial proposals, identifying associated risks and opportunities in relation to the budget.
• Perform scenario analysis to evaluate the potential effects of operational and productivity changes on costs and service levels.
• Contribute to the development of short, medium, and long-term cost forecasts, understanding how current trading and operational performance impact budgeted costs.

As such all applicants should be able to meet the following criteria:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is essential.
• Proven experience in a finance business partnering role, preferably within a relevant sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.