Finance Business Partner

Job Introduction

About The Role

Based out of our either our Bristol, Leicester or Long Eaton office our Finance Business Partners support the FP&A Manager in delivering an effective and holistic financial business-partnering service. Fundamentally, you will be partnering with senior managers around the business, driving business performance through providing pro-active, self-driven value add analysis and help focus the business on areas of opportunity. In addition, as a qualified accountant, this role will include, KPI reporting, financial auditing, planning & budgeting, asset and cost ownership plus, plus various ad hoc activities and project work as required

Key Responsibilities

•    Undertake detailed analysis and investigation of key business areas as identified and agreed with the FP&A Manager

•    Develop and maintain operational relationships whilst enhancing financial awareness and ownership of business/departmental performance

•    Report findings, make recommendations and develop action plan for improvements. This includes process improvements and plans for continual monitoring 

•    Develop and continually update business KPI’s

•    Undertakes periodic depot-based financial audits to ensure procedures are adhered to

•    Ensures regular financial and operational information is distributed to stakeholders

•    Prepare and obtain information to build the annual budgets & forecasting

•    To provide assistance with any acquisitions e.g. due diligence and operational integration

•    Support finance contribution to Divisional board meetings & senior team reviews

•    Delegate work as appropriate to the Finance Analyst supporting your area of the business

•    Ensure appropriate department procedures are maintained, updated and documented.

What We’re Looking For

•    Qualified CIMA / ACCA accountant

•    Experience of working in partnership with non-financial managers, particularly at a senior level

•    Experience of working effectively during periods of organisational change

•    Sound modelling and analytical skills

•    Passionate about driving business change and adding value

•    Ambitious, driven and able to work successfully on own initiative

•    Proven ability to manage deadlines and concurrent challenges effectively

•    Proven IT skills, utilising various systems and reporting platforms. Excel to an advanced level. Experience of Power Pivot and Tableau desirable but not essential

•    Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

What We Can Offer You

•    Competitive salary 

•    Competitive annual bonus scheme

•    Salary sacrifice pension 

•    25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

•    Additional holiday purchase scheme

•    Free Tool Hire

•    Life Assurance cover 3x salary 

•    Share save scheme 

•    Eye care vouchers

•    Recommend a friend scheme 

•    Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required

•    Cycle to work scheme 

•    Long service recognition 

•    My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands

•    Discounts on HP products

•    EE mobile contract discount offers

•    Gym discounts

•    Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)

•    Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining

A Little Bit About Us

Brandon Hire Station is the leading provider of tool and equipment hire in the UK.

Our commitment to exceptional customer support services is unmatched in the industry. We guarantee timely delivery of our tools and equipment through our branded vehicles and FORS accredited drivers. Plus, with our 'Everyday Product Hire Guarantee', you can trust that our most hired products are always available at every branch, every day, collected or delivered throughout the UK.

At Brandon Hire Station, we're actively looking for passionate individuals to join our team. We're committed to providing the highest level of service to our customers and we're always on the lookout for like-minded professionals who share our dedication to excellence.

If you're interested in working for a company that's committed to providing exceptional customer support services, we invite you to apply for a position with Brandon Hire Station today.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.