Kenneth Brian Associates Limited
Kenneth Brian are seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join a growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, influencing decision-making, and driving business performance.
As a key member of the finance function, you will act as a trusted adviser to stakeholders across the business, providing financial insight and support to help achieve strategic objectives. This role offers a blend of commercial finance, business partnering, forecasting, and hands-on financial management.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with operational managers and department heads, providing financial guidance and support to drive business performance.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with stakeholders to develop robust and achievable financial plans.
- Deliver meaningful financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
- Develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate business initiatives and support future planning.
- Monitor profitability and expenditure, recommending actions to improve margins, efficiency, and overall financial performance.
- Support cash flow management through credit control activities and oversight of supplier payment processes.
- Assist with finance administration, including processing financial transactions and responding to supplier and customer queries.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function and support ad hoc projects as required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, or similar commercial finance role.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information and present clear recommendations.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
- A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge and influence decision-making.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Part-qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) desirable.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact on business performance and growth.
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