Finance Business Partner - Operations / Cost Focus

Michael Page is exclusively partnering with a large, complex multi-site organisation to recruit a Finance Business Partner supporting key operational and cost centres. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining commercial insight, stakeholder influence and financial analysis to drive performance improvements across a sizeable and diverse operation. Client Details Our exclusive client is a large, operationally intensive organisation with a significant multi-site footprint and a reputation for delivering essential services across the UK and Europe. As part of an ongoing transformation programme, the business is investing in its commercial finance capability and strengthening the role Finance plays in supporting strategic and operational decision-making. Description Reporting to the Head of Cost Business Partnering, you will act as a trusted finance partner to senior operational stakeholders, providing insight, challenge and support across a substantial cost base. Key responsibilities include: Business partnering with operational leaders to support strategic and operational decision-making. Leading budgeting, forecasting and planning activities for designated business areas. Delivering insightful management reporting, KPI analysis and performance commentary. Providing robust challenge and variance analysis to improve business performance. Developing financial models, investment appraisals and business cases. Supporting transformation ..... full job details .....