Job Description

You will be responsible for working with the business to develop and deliver forecasts & targets for Products, monitor subsequent performance and provide accounting information within a high-performance culture. 

To be successful in the role you will also need a high degree of personal initiative and the ability to interact with non-financial managers and employees at all levels.

This is a multi-faceted role, where the post holder will be expected (but is not limited) to:

• Providing first class business partnering throughout the organization, supporting sales teams and project managers in the effective implementation of:
  • Product P&Ls
  • Product budgeting and forecasting
• Support the effective deployment of the financial management tool and support the sales team in bid preparation
• Sales budget & periodic forecast preparation & review incl: Order Intake, Billing, Revenue
• Headcount & payroll budget & forecast
• Operating costs budget & forecast
• In-period performance monitoring with Customer Success Managers
• Staff billability & utilization monitoring
• Investment & cost effectiveness improvement development
• Product month end processing for Product P&L’s
  • Review and approve CFA Processing
  • Operating expense review
  • Supporting Balance Sheet control account reconciliations / reviews
• Product month end reporting
  • Actual vs Forecast & Budget & Outturn (P&L, Cash)
  • Profit Routemap
  • Business KPI reporting
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, processes and procedures
• Assist with, and as appropriate, lead on process improvement and change management.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and job responsibilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ideally previous experience in a Finance Business Partner role
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or QBE / part-qualified with at least 5 year’s experience working successfully as a Finance Business Partner in a similar environment
• Commercial acumen and financial analysis skills
• Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel
• Previous experience of working in software (or other product business) is desirable
• Experience of Microsoft Great Plains software would be an advantage.
• Highly organized and methodical
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Solution-focused, with ability to priorities and manage multiple tasks
• Persistent and resilient under pressure
• Accurate, with high attention to detail
• Good team player, yet willing to take personal responsibility for issues
• Self-motivated, resourceful and keen to learn and share knowledge
• Flexible and hardworking approach.