Senior Finance Business Partner

I am partnered with a PE backed business based near Coventry (hybrid working on offer) who are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to come on board on a contractual basis due to extreme growth within the business.

You will provide financial leadership and support to their senior leadership team, to drive sustainable and profitable performance within commercial operations and stock specifically. This is a great opportunity for someone to drive constant improvement to raise standards in key decision-making areas.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with Divisional MD's, Operations Directors, and the Head of Trade. The main goal is to ensure that this business unit reaches its maximum potential.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with non-finance staff, ensuring a deep understanding of their needs and objectives (Managing Director, Operations Director, Account Director).
• Provide financial analysis and insight, identifying trends and opportunities to drive performance on stock.
• Lead the development of team structure and individuals, ensuring strong succession planning. Implement standardised processes to facilitate cross-operational support and create a skill matrix to strengthen the team.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, providing input and guidance to the wider business.

Key requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience in commercial finance and stock.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to understand and analyse business performance.
• Experience within the utilities sector or within a private equity backed business able to work under pressure during busy periods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

In return you will:

• Work for a well-known, exciting brand who are shaping the future within their sector.
• Gain experience within the wider business to improve your commercial acumen and business knowledge.
• Take ownership of important projects that will be used to accelerate growth.

If you are a post-qualified, commercially focussed individual, please apply today. You will get to work with some extremely talented individuals and enjoy career opportunities along the way.