Finance Business Partner

My client a leader in the FMCG sector is currently recruiting a Finance Business Partner to join their team. Super opportunity for the right candidate.

 Finance Business Partner

The Finance Business Partner (FBP) is responsible for assisting with the successful operation of finance systems as well as assisting with the continual development/improvement, implementation, and upgrade of current systems. The FBP will be a hands-on role providing guidance and training to business partners in relation to industry best practice whilst striving to achieve efficiencies for the business.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Support the Divisional Finance Director/SSC Lead for Ireland and contribute to the wider group finance function

·        To continually review manual finance processes and assist in developing automated solutions

·        To take ownership of problems, processes, and projects with a view to doing what it takes to solve them

·        Partner with multiple cross-functional stakeholders with a view to assisting with, developing, and improving processes through automation and industry best practice

·        To anticipate changing business requirements and assist in planning for this change

·        Challenge current ways of working, drive efficiencies and cost savings where possible

·        Ensure business needs are provided for and required Sox controls are in place and adhered too

·        To develop and track key performance indicators (KPI’s) in relation to the performance of Finance Operations teams

·        Ensure projects are delivered timely and to the defined quality standard – maintain Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)

·        Prepare and maintain documentation for systems

·        Provide regular commentary on projects ongoing and potential new projects, KPI’s, issues, constraints  Build partnerships and strong relationships with all business stakeholders

Key Experiences and skills:

·        Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) with at least 3 years post qualification experience

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to analyse and present data clearly

·        Strong logic and problem-solving competencies

·        Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

·        Ability to adapt quickly to changes in systems and technology

·        Excellent attention to detail with strict adherence to Sox requirements

·        Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage several priorities at once and meet competing demands to satisfaction of all

·        Proactive individual that identifies, resolves, or escalates issues as required

·        Constant curiosity, asks “why” and eager to understand

·        Self-starter with the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment as required.

For more information contact [email protected]

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