Finance Business Partner
East West Railway Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Milton Keynes • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Assist the Senior Finance Business Partner with all aspects of Management Accounting within the business, including the period-end close (4-weekly) and the drafting of commentary explaining variances to budget or forecast.
- Develop and maintain a business partnering relationship with both the Director and the Directorates that are allocated to you.
- Lead on the resolution of any financial issues that arise in your area and ensure that a high standard of reporting and forecasting is achieved.
- Ensure, by detailed review and analysis, the budget and forecast figures supplied by the business are realistic.
- Assist the Senior Finance Business Partner with the annual cycle of financial planning; from setting the annual Budget to the Quarterly Forecasts.
- Assist the Senior Finance Business Partner with pulling together a medium term (3 – 5 years) financial plan for the company.
- You will assist with the development of the company’s financial reporting functionality both within and outside of the SAP system, to ensure that technology is fully utilised.
- You will be responsible for maintaining the budget and forecasts within the SAP system.
- You will prepare information for the annual audit, when required.
- Promote adherence to internal financial controls.
- You will be responsible for Headcount reporting and variance analysis.
- You will provide the required information to assist others within the team to forecast cashflow.
- You will oversee how cost is reported to the Balance Sheet, to ensure only appropriate cost is captured.
Requirements
- Fully Qualified ACCA/CIMA
- At least 2 years of post qualification experience in a similar role
- Recognisable experience in the management of corporate finances and accounts
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience assisting in the preparation of financial and performance reports.
- Experience of planning, budgeting, and forecasting in a large organisation
- Strong people skills with the ability to engage and manage stakeholders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- An appreciation for and interest in driving innovation and change in an established industry or organisation.
- Experience and confidence in dealing with high levels of uncertainty and ambiguity in a constantly changing and challenging environment.
- Working knowledge of financial regulations, systems, and procedures
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Hybrid working
- Up to 12% employer’s pension contribution
- 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy.
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Perkbox platform with hundreds of discounts and freebies
- On-the-spot and annual awards
- Advanced learning and development programmes
- Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Exceptional I.T. tools
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
management accountingbudgetingforecastingfinancial reportingvariance analysisfinancial planningfinancial controlscashflow forecastingSAP
Soft Skills
analytical skillsstakeholder managementcommunication skillspresentation skillspeople skillsinnovationchange managementadaptabilityproblem-solving
Certifications
ACCACIMA