Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Business Partner, Transportation, Aylesbury, £60k + brilliant benefits

We are working for an established transportation business, part of a larger PE backed group. They are looking for a senior finance business partner to join their successful finance function. Reporting directly into the Head of FP&A you will drive financial analysis and insight into the business.

Responsibilities:

Prepare periodic management accounts and a monthly reporting pack.
Collaborate with managers and functional directors monthly to discuss current cost performance and trends.
Investigate key business areas and provide recommendations for improving financial performance.
Identify cost trends (both opportunities and risks) and work with budget holders to determine necessary actions for effective management.
Support the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis with ad-hoc tasks and lead Finance Business Partners in specific work streams.
Collaborate with budget holders to prepare a bottom-up annual budget for all cost elements.
Update the rolling forecast at least quarterly, considering current cost trends and anticipated changes in volume or price that deviate from the budget.
Report any weaknesses in internal controls or checks to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis or the Financial Controller.

Essentials

Qualified accountant or QBE
Proven Business Partnering Experience
Self starter with ability to go beyond the numbers

Desirables

Navision experience
Experience working within the Transportation sector