Job Description

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the primary purpose of this role involves working closely with workstreams across the complete breadth of the business, to prepare business cases (40%), cost planning and reporting (30-40%) as well as month end reporting from a commercial aspect (20%), incorporating highlighting risks and opportunities. This is a high-profile role within the Finance Team and includes presenting of reports to internal and external governance and regulation committees.

Responsibilities:

Business Case Development and Support

Support efficiency & initiative tracking (including business cases)

Support preparation of business cases

Monitor the achievement of the financial budget and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Cost Planning and Reporting

Prepare monthly management accounts

Facilitate budget, forecasting and long-term planning activity

Highlight risks & opportunities

Ability to work to tight timescales and organise workload effectively

Experience/ Qualifications:

Finalist / Qualified Accountant

Experience in Financial Accounting and Reporting, Cost Management, Business Planning and Management Reporting and Analysis

Strong analytical judgement, problem solving and modelling skills

Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders

Advanced or good level of experience in Excel

Business partnering experience

Experience within large corporate, engineering, manufacturing, professional services or management consultancy, would be an advantage

This is a fast- paced company with lots going on, presenting a challenging agenda for the future. Promotion is very likely as the company is keen to grow this team significantly. It is also an incredibly rewarding company in which to work and where investment in staff is key.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities