Finance Business Partner , Finance Manager

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

12/2/2024

What You Can Expect

We are seeking an expert Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial support and insights. In this role, you will collaborate closely with business leaders, ensuring the alignment of financial plans with organizational goals while driving performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis
• Lead the annual budgeting process for your business area, aligning with broader organizational efforts.
• Partner with FP&A teams to build accurate forecasts and long-term financial plans.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, delivering actionable recommendations.
• Prepare and present detailed financial reports, highlighting trends, variances, and opportunities.
• Strategic Partnering
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing business leaders with financial insights and guidance.
• Support critical initiatives through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Collaborate across teams to align financial and operational goals, driving optimal results.
• Performance Management
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Lead financial performance reviews with business leaders, driving discussions on strategy and priorities.
• Anticipate financial risks and opportunities, crafting actionable mitigation strategies.
• Operational Improvement
• Enhance financial planning and analysis processes to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Leverage technology and data analytics for streamlined reporting and actionable insights.
  
  

What we are looking For ?

You are a detail-oriented professional with strong problem-solving and analytical skills, comfortable managing multiple initiatives in a multifaceted environment.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or CA preferred)
• Proven experience in finance or accounting roles, ideally with business partnering exposure.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) and financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Planning).
• Proven problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to convey insights effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of business landscapes and the ability to translate financial data into actionable strategies.
• A dedication to ethical behavior and maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity.