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SalaryLead Finance Business Partner
Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for Finance Business Partnering? Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Finance Business Partner to join their team and drive financial excellence across the organisation.
As the Lead Finance Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop a team of Finance Business Partners, providing accurate and compliant financial support to key stakeholders including management, budget holders, and external stakeholders. You will play a crucial role in the preparation and development of management reporting, financial analysis, and support financial modelling. In addition, you will work closely with the Business Planning function to manage the annual business planning, budgeting, and quarterly forecasting process.
Responsibilities:
- Build excellent working relationships with directors, managers, and staff, providing them with high-quality management information and analysis.
- Identify risks and opportunities in the market, making recommendations to maximise profitability and mitigate key risks.
- Support the maintenance of effective financial control and compliance.
- Act as the key Business Partner to the Head of Finance and Head of Financial Reporting and Management Accounting.
- Deputise for the Head of Financial Reporting and Management Accounting.
Requirements:
- Professional Accountancy Qualification with a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience.
- Prior experience in Finance Business Partnering, Business Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience in financial modelling.
- Strong team management experience with a coaching and supportive leadership style.
- Excellent credibility and influencing skills at executive/board level and with non-finance stakeholders.
- Commercial astuteness with the ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.
- Experience in the rail industry and working with government and regulatory bodies is desirable.
What we offer:
- Exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Development and growth opportunities in a leading organisation.
If you are a motivated and ambitious professional with a passion for Finance Business Partnering, we want to hear from you. Join our client's team and make a difference together.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and skills.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers.
