Jackson Hogg is delighted to be supporting a fantastic business in Newcastle on the appointment of a Finance Business Partner.

Duties and responsibilities:

* Preparation of accurate monthly Management Accounts with relevant insights and commentary (P&L, Balance Sheet and cash flow).

* Prepare and review reconciliations to verify the accuracy of the management accounts, and perform monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date variance analysis to budget and prior year on P&L.

* Approval of journals.

* Continuously monitor financial KPIs, P&L, cash position and balance sheet, identifying variances and recommending areas for improvement.

* Preparation and review of monthly reporting packs and production and review of ad hoc cost centre reporting as requested.

* Business partner with the wider business heads for overhead and cost centre reporting and budget/forecast discussions.

* Assist in the delivery of and consolidation of monthly management accounts.

* Carry out indepth analysis to improve the accuracy of cost accruals.

* Provide support in response to external and internal audit requests.

* Presentation to Senior Management at month end.

Experience:

* A minimum of 3 years' experience within a similar role.

* Excellent working knowledge of Excel.

* Experiencing managing/supervising a team.

* Strong attention to detail.

* Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

* Workday systems experience (desirable).

* Qualified Accountant with either, ACCA/ACA/CIMA