The RoleThe Finance Business Partner is a highly visible, senior role & will play a critical role in the Finance department, joining a fast-paced and collaborative Financial Planning & Analysis team. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the individual will perform a variety of analytical tasks to develop thoughtful insights to leaders.

The Finance Business Partner will be a business partner, determining progress against strategic plan, budget, and forecasts, as well as advising leadership on financial results. Actively interpret and review financial results with the business leaders, including trends / issues and opportunities, to drive actionable responses. The dynamic candidate can work independently in a high-growth business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Management Reporting:Prepare monthly reporting pack for UK parentPrepare internal reporting pack for company ELTCreating and maintaining monthly dashboards and KPIsAd Hoc analyses as requested

Budget and Forecasting:Company reforecasts internally monthlyAnalysis of variances to budget and quarterly forecast within set deadlinesCommunication with department heads on variance make up and best ways to mitigateAssist in preparation of annual plan and quarterly reforecasts submitted to parent companyOrganize department submissions and prepare analysis of variancesAssist in preparing reporting deck to UK parent company and local ELTPrepare Payback and NPV analyses for CAPEX investmentsAct as Business Partner to Operations and Site Leaders by preparing investment proposals Report performance against investment proposalsParticipate in acquisition integrationsTrack performance against Investment Case projections Prepare quarterly investment case review for each acquired entityAd Hoc analyses as requestedModel and report design and creationDevelopment of reports and analyses within Tableau to share with local commercial and operations teams Development of operational reports and analysis to support the business

Successful Applicant

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceExtensive commercial experience within FP&AHighly skilled in Microsoft Office productsPrior experience with Tableau and Business Objects is strongly preferredPrior experience with Adaptive Planning is preferredPrior experience of owning the P&L in a manufacturing or FMCG environment highly desirableERP experience required, SAP is preferredMust be flexible with schedule to meet business deadlines and demandsAbility to effectively manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities simultaneously. Collaborative individual who can work with all departments to achieve organizational objectives. Action-oriented team player with a keen focus to executing on time.Exudes gravitas - can hold weight with the SLT, you will be expected to step into the Director’s shoes in their absence

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