Finance Business Partner

I'm currently on the look-out for a highly commercially focussed Finance Business Partner to join an expanding motorsports business based near Banbury.

They are looking for a strong business partner to join forces with the engineering, programme and operational teams to provide accurate analysis of forecast and actual costs to ensure the financial implications of key projects are understood from the outset and well tracked during delivery.

Your impact will lead to improvement in transparent reporting, help drive effective decision making, ensure course correction and help maximise the commercial return. This role will report to the commercial team with a dotted line into finance.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic partner to the business, providing financial support and guidance to key stakeholders including the Engineering, Programme and Operation Directors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with non-finance staff, ensuring a deep understanding of their needs and objectives.
• Provide financial analysis and insight, identifying trends and opportunities to drive performance mainly within stock.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, providing input and guidance to the business.

Key requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience in commercial finance.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to understand and analyse business performance.
• Experience within the manufacturing or automotive sector able to work under pressure during busy periods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems would be advantageous.

In return you will:

• Work for a well-known, exciting brand who are shaping the future of motorsports.
• Gain experience within the wider business to improve your commercial acumen and business knowledge.
• Take ownership of important projects that will be used to accelerate growth.

If you are a newly qualified Accountant looking for a commercially focussed finance position, please apply today. You will get to work with some extremely talented individuals and enjoy career opportunities along the way.