Finance Business Partner

Job title:

Finance Business Partner

Company

Howdens

Job description

Finance Business PartnerWe are looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to support our Work Surfaces division. This role could be based at either our Howden site in East Riding of Yorkshire or our Normanton site in West Yorkshire. As the primary financial contact for the Work Surfaces teams, you will bring in-depth knowledge of management accounting, along with an analytical approach to drive financial planning, budget tracking, and variance analysis for this business area. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape financial processes and provide critical financial insight and operational support, helping us track performance, meet divisional targets, and make informed business decisions.What will I be doing as a Finance Business Partner?

• Taking responsibility for the template and fit and field management cost centres – completing period end journals to ensure the P&L is accurate.
• Acting as the key contact and support for our managers by providing accurate, timely, user friendly reporting and analysis.
• Developing and embedding weekly KPI reporting for template and fit costs, as well as educating stakeholders on strong financial performance.
• Developing strong relationships with key operational stake holders and field and planning teams.
• Preparing operational budgets and forecasts.
• Developing and embedding a Contract job costing process to include liaising with our Contracts Division to provide bespoke job quotes and monitoring of the potential contract lead bank.
• Developing financial awareness for the field management and installation planning teams.

What do I need to qualify for this role?

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA).
• Solid experience in management accounts and balance sheet control, with a track record of successfully business partnering with non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong communication and influencing abilities.
• Analytical mindset with the capability to interpret and explain data to diverse teams.
• Commercially astute, resilient, and able to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Highly proficient in computer applications and ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Able to build strong working relationships at all levels and communicate effectively.
• A team player who takes ownership and demonstrates accountability.
• Customer-focused, driven, and dedicated to delivering high-quality results.

What we can offer you

• Grade 5 Role
• Competitive salary and company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

How to applyGood luck with your application. Before you apply, please speak to your manager, so that they are aware of your interest in this role. You will also need to attach a CV as part of your application. Please take note that this advert is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change. If you have any questions or need further support or information, please contact the Hiring Manager, Sarah Northern or Sarah Baines in the Recruitment Team.Good luck with your application.Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

Expected salary

Location

Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire

Job date

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 06:50:54 GMT

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