Senior Finance Business Partner

The Financial Planning & Analysis function are looking for an experienced Business Partner to join their team in Reading The analyst will be a key member of the Finance team and will provide a support framework to the Group’s Product Management & Product Developments teams working across all parts of the product lifecycle.

• Key finance business partner to the Product Development and Product Management teams
• Own the month-end FP&A reporting process for Product functions including variance analysis, commentary vs. forecast & plan and updated forecasts
• Own the forecast and budgets processes for Product functions & the collation and review of monthly commentary
• Working closely with the financial control team/Business support to implement improvements in the month end processes and enhance the quality of reporting and controls to necessary standards

• Responsible for all business analysis and support, ensuring the execution of business objectives and playing a key role in the functional leadership team to help them accomplish the targets set by the company
• Develop with functional leadership the Business actions linked to the Annual Plan / Priorities that delivers targeted requirements
• Support Product managers in preparing business cases for new product opportunities
• Improve analytical tools to provide better driver/variance/trend analysis to support preparation of business cases
• Lead the production and management of annual budgets/plans and regular re-forecasts within the group's overall strategy 
• Take a lead role understanding and challenging current business practice, identifying and implementing initiatives to improve process and deliver business growth objectives 
• Driving analysis and commentary around key KPI's and financial impact including forward looking opportunities and risk
• Partner with Controllership and Group FP&A functions to ensure the overall finance environment is robust and compliant
• Be finance functional expert for the wider organization

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA)
• Previous business partnering experience, preferably within a product development setting
• Ability to understand the interrelationships between key drivers and data across systems
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills – Advanced Excel
• Ability to extract and analyse multiple sources and large volumes of data
• Demonstrable track record of providing value adding financial information
• Gravitas and confidence to explain complex financial information to senior management
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines

• Analytical - Collect and research data using intuition and experience to compliment that data.
• Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyse information skilfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.Ability to use structured problem-solving techniques effectively and to coach others in their use.
• Leadership - exhibit confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well; effectively influence actions and opinions of others; accept feedback from others; give appropriate recognition to others.
• Cost Consciousness - work within approved budget; develop and implement cost saving measures; contribute to profits and revenue; conserve organizational resources.
• Motivation - set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles; measure self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; set goals and objectives; develop realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
• Quality Management - look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Innovation - display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Oral Communication – in English, speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate good presentation skills; participate effectively in meetings.
• Written Communication – in English, write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; vary writing style to meet needs; present numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Benefits
In addition to competitive salary, my Client offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes BUPA, generous pension contribution, wellbeing initiatives, 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 with long service), cycle to work scheme, volunteer day, enhanced maternity/adoption leave and working pattern for full time employees which includes 3pm finish on Friday for most.

Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application for this position, however we may contact you in the future to discuss other opportunities.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.