Finance Business Partner - Axon Moore Group Ltd : Job Details

Finance Business Partner | £65k-£75k | Hybrid | Central Manchester | Transport & Logistics Job Overview:Axon Moore has exclusively partnered with a long-term client that is bolstering an exciting commercial finance team as they continue to build a best-in-class finance function.Working alongside several other Axon Moore placements, this position will be part of a brilliant team, full of high-calibre individuals looking to create a great team and build their own careers.The role will be responsible for partnering with a key division within the organisation, taking on a variety of commercial responsibilities aimed at ultimately building greater success.I am keen to speak with any Qualified Accountants with demonstrable commercial achievements and clear value-add contributions.Salary: £65,000-£75,000 + excellent benefitsLocation: Based in the office central to Manchester, the role will be in the office 3 days a week, with occasional travel to other sites within the Group.Main Duties:

• Take ownership of financial reporting and ensure it is completed on an accurate and timely basis.
• Develop the annual budget and forecasts, in conjunction with the relevant stakeholders, creating relevant performance outputs that link financial reporting with the delivery of targeted business outcomes.
• Work with the relevant stakeholders to produce accurate management accounts for the appropriate cost centres in line with timescales, including all areas of the PnL and cashflow information.
• Propose and agree accurate and challenging Annual Business Plan with the divisional Director, for review with line management.
• Support in the evaluation of business opportunities within your area and be proactive in identifying and recommending potential opportunities.
• Provide strong levels of challenge to the business with the aim of controlling costs and reducing subsidies, and improving success.
• Work as a member of the Finance Business Partnering community to help develop the medium and long-term business plan.
• Collaborate with the other finance business partners to drive consistency in reporting and budgetingand /forecasting.
• Identify and implement initiatives to improve processes and deliver business growth objectives.
• Ensure all applicable balance sheet reconciliations are completed in line with periodic deadlines, with full detail of support for the balances.
• Act as a financial advisor and positive advocate for Finance to senior stakeholders without your cost base.
• Work with colleagues to actively seek opportunities for identifying process improvements that enable quicker and more accurate information and reduce the month-end close.
• Work collaboratively with team members through sharing information.
• Drive improvements in the reporting processes for your department through automation.
• Any other duties as directed by the Senior Finance Business Partner and/or Head of Finance.

Person Specification:

• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA Qualified Accountant.
• Experience working in a commercial environment with clear achievements in contributing to your business.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and ever-changing business is essential.
• Excellent experience in developing processes and controls.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver on deadlines.

This is a great opportunity to work for a company experiencing strong growth. The role can offer a long-term career and fast development opportunities.For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Joe Develing at .