JSS are working exclusively with an impressive multi-site retail business. They are currently seeking an ambitious Finance Business Partner to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an fast-growing business and is ideal for an individual currently working towards their ACCA/CIMA Qualification. A successful candidate will demonstrate impressive tenacity and attention to detail.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support the month end process by producing the P&L, analysing trends, key movements and provide commentary on material variances.
- Support the team to implement a strong culture of balance sheet discipline ensuring reconciliations are carried out regularly and action points are completed
- Drive strong process improvement across the finance function, identifying areas of weakness and ensuring new processes are adhered to
- Take ownership of producing monthly and quarterly packs summarising financial performance across all business streams
- Handle ad hoc queries regarding the management and statutory accounts
- Build strong working relationships across the business.
- Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analysing causes of unexpected variance and making recommendations for improvement where appropriate
- Interpret and advise on complex financial information. Ensuring information is understood, updated, and provided on time to drive business performance
Key Skills and experience:
- Working towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualifications
- Ambitious self-starter, looking to develop.
- Good communication skills with ability to communicate cross-functionally with Key Stakeholders
- High level of integrity
- Proven experience within finance teams across all facets of the function, with a proven track record in a high growth environment.
- Previous experience in financial reporting and controls in medium to large sized business