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Social network you want to login/join with:Working as part of the Finance Directorates senior management team, this integrated functional business partnering role is responsible for all financial matters relating to the partnered department and as such also being a senior and valued member of that departmental management team. Specifically delivering month end reporting and commentaries, planning responsibilities and commercial support whilst ensuring appropriate controls and financials disciplines are in place as well as provision of day to day finance support. Providing insight and challenge to enhance decision making and improve commercial outcomes. Furthermore, review reporting and (including project accounting) and ensure appropriate detail is in place to help guide the business and track improvements. This requires active relationship building whilst pro-actively seeking out opportunities to enhance the financial performance of the business in a fast-paced environment. Whilst the role has analyst support - and therefore management skills arRole ResponsibilitiesCommercial Decision SupportWork hand in glove with Director and senior management team whilst maintaining commercial objectivity – pro- actively providing financial analysis and information to enable the team to make the right decisionsActively seek out opportunities to improve business performance and obtain buy in along the wayCommercial awareness to credibly challenge decision making and address KPI performanceDevelop and maintain appropriate schedules for financial performance, financial simulations, business cases and project accounting. Hold the department to account on the commitmentsEnsure appropriate reporting is in place and provide insight into KPI’s – ensuring these are aligned to the business objectives.Deliver regular financial forecasts and budgets including packs and supporting analysis – ensuring appropriate reviews are in place and business buy in is obtainedOwn the forecast timetable and ensure all reviews and deadlines are maintained and stakeholders managed and updated accordinglyEnsure process is aligned to wider FGH planning cycle and proactively drive the integration and implementation of seasonal planning within the business functionActively seek out opportunities to improve and simplify the forecast process – including cash flow and balance sheet dimensionsWork with FPandA the stakeholders to consolidate forecasts and enhance understandingDeliver weekly latest views for the relevant area ensure the function is aligned on that viewMonth End Reporting and CommentariesDeliver accurate and timely month end accounts with commentaries. Work with business stakeholders to ensure variances are understood and risks and opportunities actionedLiaise with reporting teams to ensure numbers are understood and onward commentary is provided, appropriate, timely, on format and is insightfulDeliver balance sheet reconciliations including risks and oppsManage Internal and External Audit interaction and ensure appropriate schedules in placeLeadership and RelationshipsFinance representative within senior team forumsAppropriate staff management, undertaking and contributing to regular one to one’s, and the annual performance management processesBuild relationships across the business and Group – earning trust in the business department and displaying the FGH valuesProvide financial leadership and ensure controls and disciplines are adhered to.Keep close relationship with reporting team to ensure understanding of actuals vs forecast and potential risks and opportunitiesDeputise for Head of FinanceSupplementary ad hoc tasks as they ariseTo be committed to good outcomes for customers at all timesEnsure compliance with all applicable UK and local regulations, Company Policies and FCA Conduct RulesDemonstrate behaviours in line with company valuesTo take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by acts and omissions at workAbout youRole Related Skills, Specialist Knowledge and ExperienceGood commercial understanding of business and retailing. (K)Previous role held, work placement or part time role in a commercial or retail environment. (E)Business partnering experience with strong sense of customer focus and objective challengeTo be Professionally Qualified with 2 yrs PQE – internal candidates may be considered at a lower level of PQE with appropriate experienceProduction of month end accountsProduction of end to end budgets / forecastRetail or consumer business experienceExcellent communication and organisational skillsAbility to understand key business cost drivers, experience of profitability and decision support modellingAbility to forge effective business relationships with colleagues across the business at all levelsGood relationship building skills but ability to be objective and to challenge in a positive mannerAttention to detail and ability to deliver reporting and budgeting to timetableStaff management skills if responsible for team membersQualifications and Professional Development/MembershipsMaths and English grade C or above, or equivalent.Personal AttributesAbility to work under pressure to tight deadlines with high levels of accuracyPersonable but professional – good relationship building ..... full job details .....
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