Finance Business Partner

at  AH Worth

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Professional finance qualification or Studying towards (CIMA/ACCA) – study support included
• Demonstrated experience in business partnering
• Proven track record of successful P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and the capacity to influence effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting
• Advanced Excel knowledge

ROLE AND PERSON OVERVIEW

At A H Worth, we are seeking a motivated Finance Business Partner who will primarily focus on forging strong relationships while managing the commercial and operational P&L for one of our four business units. This role places significant emphasis on the ability to build strong connections across finance and non-finance departments to drive collaboration, informed decision-making, and overall business success.
This position requires a “thinking outside of the box” mindset, great attention to detail and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple systems, and someone with advanced excel skills. You will serve as a bridge between finance and operations, driving financial efficiency and providing essential support to various business functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business Partnering Expertise
• Make business partnering the cornerstone of this role
• Foster relationships and collaborations with both finance and nonfinance stakeholders to align financial strategies with operational goals.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with key senior managers, executive teams, and operational staff
• P&L Ownership & Management
• Assume ownership of the Commercial and Operational P&L for the designated business unit
• Leverage strong relationships to garner insights, challenge assumptions, and drive informed financial decisions
• Weekly Reporting & Month End Reporting
• Deliver on time, accurate weekly financial information for your Business Unit to be presented to wider team
• Insightful weekly commentary focussed on key action points to help drive business decisions
• Deliver on time, accurate Monthly financial information (P&L and Balance sheets) for your Business Unit to be presented to wider team
• Deliver a month end number that is owned by not just finance but Business Unit General Managers too.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for your business unit delivering in a timely manner
• Challenge assumptions with relevant stakeholders and translate variances into understandable narratives to present back to the business
• Process & Reporting Improvement
• Identify, challenge, and drive changes in existing processes and procedures
• Utilise system data to generate new insightful reporting
• Line Management
• Line manager for 1+ direct reports
• Responsible to develop and help the individual grow within the role and develop a talent pipeline for the Finance function
• Complete quarterly reviews and any other duties as applicable