Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are exclusively recruiting for a dynamic & driven Finance Business Partner for a growing & successful manufacturing group in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. A newly created growth role reporting to the Commercial Financial Controller with a primary responsibility to act as a trusted Finance business partner to recently acquired entities within the group, you will provide insights, guidance & financial clarity to senior stakeholders to enable smarter decision making & sustainable growth. An exciting time to join the organisation with future progression/development opportunities. The role will offer remote/office hybrid working, along with further group benefits. Suited to a qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA accountant with strong stakeholder management skills, along with key technical accounting abilities. Finalists and part-qualified finance professionals will also be considered if actively studying.

Your new role

Your responsibilities will include management accounting for three separate legal entities, ensuring accuracy, integrity and compliance across all financials. Overseeing intercompany transactions and reporting, along with assisting with consolidation reporting at a group level. You will support the entities to deliver financial targets set during the acquisition and with plans/strategies to recover any adverse variances. Support with pack preparation for quarterly Post Acquisition Reviews with senior stakeholders & act as a Finance Business Partner providing insights into performance, risks & opportunities. You will work closely with business unit management on budgeting, forecasting & cost management. You will provide accurate/detailed analysis of the full P&L, balance sheet & cash flow performance, translating financial results into clear recommendations. You will contribute to the assessment of future acquisitions, along with supporting the maintenance of effective internal controls.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this progressive Finance Business Partner role, you will need experience in a similar position; ideally qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or part-qualified/finalist studying toward completion. Strong communication skills to business partner internally with senior stakeholders within the group, along with key MS Excel skills & proficient in financial systems. You will have excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, along with the ability to balance technical expertise with commercial insight. You will have a continuous improvement mindset & be used to working within a fast-paced, growing organisation. You will be a team player but also used to managing your own workloads to meet deadlines. Experience with SAP & BPC, along with a manufacturing sector background would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This permanent Finance Business Partner role offers a salary between £45,000 - £55,000 per annum dependable on experience, based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Benefits include remote/office hybrid working, flexible working hours, annual bonus scheme, private medical, health care scheme, product discounts, group pension scheme, career development opportunities & more. This is a unique opportunity to really take ownership of the accounting processes for newly acquired businesses within the group, where you can really influence senior management by providing insightful analysis.

What you need to do now

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