Rutherford Cross is pleased to be partnered with a growing, PE-backed business in order to appoint a Finance Business Partner. The Finance Business Partner will have responsibility for improving the financial and operational performance of two newly acquired businesses through the provision of accurate data-based information, enabling the commercial and operational teams to make strategic decisions and meet reporting commitments.

Responsibilities:

• On site responsibility for improving controls and mitigating risk with development of the finance environment
• Manage the month-end end process with responsibility for accurate production of P&Ls by multiple profit centres, and Balance Sheet items
• Prepare month-end Group reports and take responsibility for Group communications
• Be involved in the planning for the Integration of both businesses into one trading entity
• Manage all finance related aspects of the legal integration
• Review back-office roles and support new structure for enlarged single entity
• Be involved in the design and set up of new ERP system for the combined entity
• Reconcile the business process flows with the ERP sales and procurement methodology
• Preparation of accurate and timely weekly forecasts for Senior Management Team
• Work together with Finance Lead to streamline/improve the weekly forecast process
• In partnership with the Finance Lead to develop reporting suite to drive business performance
• Preparation of financial inputs to monthly Board packs
• Ad hoc analysis as requested by the Senior FBP and Senior Management Team
• Generation of business improvement ideas and initiatives to reduce costs and improve financial and operational performance
• Involvement in annual pricing review and implementation
• Manage the financial tracking of Capex project spends over any financial year
• Assist operational personnel in financial aspects of Capital Project approval forms and provide relevant financial challenge
• Assist in the process of refining the KPI suite for both businesses, rolling out across the business, and ensure prepared/shared on a timely basis
• Liaise with Group Finance on Group initiatives and projects
• Play key role in annual Budget process
• To support and drive the Health & Safety culture including ensuring any and all activities of the new role are performed in a safe way

The Individual:

• Fully qualified (ICAS/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) or ‘Qualified By Experience’ Accountant
• Hands on experience with statistical analysis involving the extraction, manipulation and reporting of complex data sets
• Proficient in spreadsheets, MS Office and financial software applications
• Excellent analysis, reporting and communication skills
• Ability to foster good working relationships with colleagues
• Ability to work to deadlines, with strong work ethic
• Ability to self-review management accounts with investigation and resolution of variances to plan

On Offer:

• Competitive salary of up to £60K (Depending on Experience)
• Annual bonus
• 30 days annual leave
• Company pension