Finance Business Partner

Your newpany

Established in the 1980's, this Carlisle-based organisation has experienced significant growth over the past 20 years as a medium-sized organisation in the city. They are a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of bespoke products and the UK’s largest their specialism.

Your new role

Working closely with the organisation's onsite Finance Director, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day finance function to ensure that the management and group reporting is produced to the highest level of integrity, in accordance with the latest accounting standards andernment legislation. Additionally, you’ll maintain a strong controlled environment while supporting the business in achieving sales and EBIT growth. Furthermore, you’ll provide insightful and timely reporting on sales, margin, EBIT, working capital, and cashflow.The successful candidate will have management responsibilities both directly and as cover for the AR & AP Manager, also supporting the development of the wider finance team.
Key responsibilities for this Finance Business Partner role include:

Ensuring accurate and timely reporting of stock holding, including stock provision, analysing trends and setting deliverable actions. Supporting the business to meet stock reduction targets.

Providing financial andmercial analysis and opinion to support the day-to-day decision-making.

Acting as the primary point of contact and liaison with internal and external auditors, maintaining excellent relationships. Ensuring any audit rmendations are actioned and implemented

Providing positive leadership that continuously develops the financial activities and finance team, embedding a continuous improvement culture.

Daily/weekly/monthly reporting as required for sales, margin, EBIT and cash. Providing insightfulmentary and highlighting any variances.

Working closely with other areas of the business (IT, Finance, Sales, and Operations) to ensure the integrity, reliability, and accuracy of system data, and supporting sales and EBIT growth.

Ensuring strong financialernance through effective controls within the financial processes, improving or introducing new processes where applicable.

Preparing monthly/quarterly/annual business unit forecasts and budgets, including sales trends, margin impacts, new product initiatives, growth targets and overheads.

Reviewing all financial reporting processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of internal reporting.

Deputising for the Finance Director as required.

Maintaining high levels ofmunication across all departments and excellent collaboration ensuring the accuracy of the financial statements

What you'll need to succeed

Qualified Accountant or nearing qualification with experience in working in a similar capacityHighest levels of professional standards, integrity and confidentialityThe ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesTeam player who motivates and develops direct reports and other team membersStrong MS Office, a proficient user of Excel is essential.The ability to manage projects from initiation topletion and review Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to produce results in a team environment In depth knowledge of latest financial standardsExcellent analytical skills and ability to assimilate data from various sources and synthesise inputs into actionable plans Enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactiveExperience and a successful track record of working in a financial control environment

What you'll get in return

Annual Salary up to - £60,000 depending on skills, experience, and qualifications 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, incremental after 5 years’ service, option to buy/sell a further 5 daysTuska salary sacrifice Car scheme for hybrid / electric cars
Death in Service - 3 x salaryCycle to Work schemeWeCare scheme (medical/dental/eye care)Retail discounts
Flexible working and option to work from home 1 day per week