Finance Business Partner (Maternity Cover)

As a Finance Business Partner in this organization, you'll manage essential finance functions including preparing monthly management accounts, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and creating the monthly board pack. You'll also optimize processes for efficiency, engage in credit control, prepare VAT returns, and support the Board with detailed ad hoc analysis. Your role is pivotal in guiding financial strategies that drive growth.

To qualify as a Finance Business Partner here, you must be fully qualified with an ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA, or ICAS certification. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, exceptional communication skills, and previous experience in fast-paced environments. A robust knowledge of Excel and familiarity with accounting software like Xero is beneficial, although not mandatory.

The working environment for a Finance Business Partner at this company is dynamic and supportive. With a hybrid working model available, you'll get the equipment you need for home working. Flexibility is key here, as the company implements a range of family-friendly policies and prioritizes employee well-being through programs like the Employee Assistance Programme.

This company is committed to your professional growth as a Finance Business Partner. You'll have access to ongoing training and development opportunities that encourage you to enhance your skill sets and advance in your career. With a growing organization, the potential for long-term career prospects is genuinely promising.

The Finance Business Partner position offers a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, and a competitive pension scheme. Additional employee perks include discounts that suit various lifestyles, which help ensure a healthy work-life balance.

In responding to this question, highlight your relevant experiences by discussing specific examples of preparing management accounts, the tools you utilized, and how your contributions led to informed business decisions.

Share your systematic approach to budget preparation, emphasizing your analytical skills, techniques used for accurate forecasting, and your adaptability to changing financial landscapes while ensuring you meet the organization's goals.

Use the STAR method to discuss a specific situation where you identified a process that could be improved. Explain your actions, the outcomes, and how it benefitted the organization, showcasing your problem-solving abilities.

Prepare to demonstrate your time management skills. Share practical examples of how you prioritize tasks, delegate when necessary, and ensure that all financial reporting deadlines are met without compromising on quality.

Discuss your proficiency in relevant financial software, such as Excel or Xero, and provide examples of how you’ve used these tools to enhance efficiencies in the finance function or improve reporting accuracy.

Express your passion for the role and the company. Highlight what attracts you to their mission and values, and how you see yourself contributing to their success in the finance function.

Focus on your ability to translate financial jargon into understandable terms. Share a specific instance where you communicated complex data to a non-financial audience, ensuring clarity and engagement.

Discuss your commitment to professional development through relevant courses, attending seminars, and staying informed about current regulations. Mention specific channels you use to keep your knowledge current.

Explain your methods for maintaining healthy cash flow and effective collection, including relationship management with clients and using specific tools to track payments.

Use a concrete example from your experience to describe a challenging analysis. Explain your analytical approach and how the insights you derived impacted the company’s financial decisions or strategic direction.