Finance Business Partner - 12m FTC

LHH Recruitment Solutions are currently working with a leading organisation based in Crawley with the recruitment of a Finance Business Partner on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.

Reporting into the Finance Director you will be responsible for the P&L and working capital forecasting, commercial analysis and business case support for the division P&L. The successful candidate will work closely with the sector Managing Director along with other key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the sector P&L budget and forecast processes; ensure the sector delivers to revenue and profit targets, provides ongoing risk and opportunity analysis and insight to course correct when required
• Monitor working capital performance and identify opportunities for working capital improvements
• Partner with the commercial team on pricing, deals, marketing and ad-hoc financial analysis
• Support the financial modelling of business cases, including pricing and capex
• Support the development of client profitability through the provision of data, critically reviewing the output and reviewing results with commercial and delivery personnel

Key skills / experience:

• Ideally a qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) - QBE's will also be considered
• Proven experience in a finance business partnering role (essential)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver presentations to senior management.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Self motivated and a desire to work in a fast paced / changing environment.

The Finance Business Partner role will require 2 - 3 days a week in the Crawley office and is paying up to £60k with bonus and good benefits.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract position.