Business Partner Finance

Robert Half have been retained by Viridor to support the recruitment of their new Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis.

About Viridor

Viridor is focussed on building a world where nothing goes to waste, to safeguard the future of our planet. The vision is to be the UK's leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future. Determined to play a leading role in transforming the waste sector, Viridor is driving the creation of a net zero, circular economy by 2050, transforming domestic and commercial waste and recyclables into high-quality raw materials and energy.

This specific role sits within the Viridor Polymers division which is focused on enabling polymer circularity via both chemical and mechanical processes.

About the role

We are in search of an exceptionally driven Finance Business Partner (FBP) to become an integral part of our vibrant team. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in providing deep insights into financial performance, facilitating strategic decision-making, and nurturing a culture of continuous enhancement within our organization. This position, reporting directly to the Chemical Polymers Business Finance Manager, offers the flexibility of remote work, coupled with monthly travel obligations, primarily to our sites in Denmark, Norway, and Bristol.

As a FBP at Viridor Polymers, your main objective will be to enhance the performance of our Chemical Polymers division through insightful financial analysis and strategic guidance. Your responsibilities will include challenging and supporting our Operations and Commercial teams, ensuring financial transparency, and assessing growth opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide robust finance business partnering to senior management, ensuring a clear understanding of performance against targets, and enabling improvements
• Produce financial and asset performance deliverables for the Chemical Polymers division, including budgets, forecasts, and investment appraisals
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information, adhering to financial policies and accounting standards, and promoting a culture of strong controls and governance
• Identify risks and opportunities impacting business performance, collaborating with senior management to mitigate risk and maximize opportunities.
• Drive business growth opportunities through financial evaluation of projects, acquisitions, or capital expenditure, assessing return on investment and conducting post-project appraisals.
• Foster a positive mindset focused on continuous improvement, personal development, and evolving team culture.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA certified, or equivalent professional qualification
• Ability to make monthly trips to operational sites in Denmark
• Possession of a valid full driving license
• Proficiency in management accounting with a robust aptitude for business analysis.
• Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Excel and business reporting systems
• Substantial commercial experience

Benefits

• Salary of £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Flexible Hybrid working - predominantly work from home, with fortnightly visits to the Bristol office, or up to 5 days in the office if preferred
• Monthly expensed trips to 2 overseas sites in Denmark / Norway
• Industry leading benefits package

For further details on this exciting opportunity to work for an organisation with the health of the planet at the forefront of its culture and operations, please send your CV to -

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