Are you a qualified Accountant looking for a new challenge? This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a business that is growing from strength to strength
Client Details
My client is a leading organisation in their field. Based in Cardiff, my client is looking to strengthen the Business Partnering team by appointing a Senior Accountant to lead a team of 5.
Description
Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a newly created role in the team to help strengthen and further develop the Business Partnering offering to the business.
The Senior Finance Business Partner will lead the provision of financial support to the Corporate Servuices across the business including Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing etc. You will be at the heart of decisions, supporting the organisation to deliver on its business plan and corporate objectives. The Senior Finance Business Partner will lead a team to provide strategic, value-adding financial insight and analysis to executive and senior management, enabling effective decision-making.


The role will include, but not limited to;
*Lead the development and delivery of comprehensive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for assigned business areas, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and the provision of robust, actionable insights to inform executive decision-making.
*Drive the timely and accurate production and critical review of management information, including period end and management accounts, financial analysis, and performance dashboards, utilising advanced analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support the achievement of business objectives.
*Partner with senior leaders, the Executive team and cross-functional teams to challenge assumptions, influence strategic initiatives, and ensure financial implications are fully considered in key business decisions and investment cases to ensure outcomes are value for money and in accord with the Business Plan and remit.
*Manage the finances of key Capital Projects ensuring that these projects come in on time and budget.
*The role includes active involvement in business case review and evaluation.
*Through regular meetings and performance reviews manage, develop, and inspire a high performing finance business partnering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth.
*Champion the adoption of digital tools and data-driven decision-making.
*Provide expert financial advice and guidance to senior management and Executive leaders
*Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.
Profile
A successful Senior Finance Business Partner should have:
*Professional qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
*Proven experience in finance business partnering or Management Accounting
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
*Ability to deliver actionable insights through data analysis.
*Proficiency in financial systems and software tools.
*Ideally people management skills, however strong FBP’s with limited management skills will be considered
Job Offer
*Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £65,000 per annum.
*Flexible working arrangements, including two days a week in the office.
*Permanent position with long-term career prospects.
*28 days annual leave + bank holidays
*other amazing benefits