Careers

Business Partner Rental

Purpose:

Reporting to and working closely with the CFO, the role will provide financial support and analysis to the rental division within the organisation. The role will require collaboration with the Rental Divisional Director to support the challenge of the projects and give guidance on strategic areas to address. The role will require strong communication skills as it cuts across different teams to ensure that financial projects align with the company’s strategic goals and objectives. The Business Partner is required to act as a bridge between finance and other departments, offering financial insights and guidance to support decision-making processes.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Financial Analysis: Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Project Support: Work closely with project teams to ensure financial viability and alignment with company objectives.
• Budget Management: Assist in the preparation and management of project budgets, ensuring adherence to financial plans.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports related to projects, including cost analysis and variance reports.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders, providing regular financial updates and insights.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess financial risks associated with projects, developing strategies to mitigate them.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in financial project management.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to understand their financial needs and provide tailored financial solutions.

Experience, Qualifications & Competencies

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in accounting or finance, preferably in a manufacturing environment. They will also thrive in an environment where they have autonomy, freedom to make decisions and implement their own ideas, and the initiative to spot opportunities and make things happen.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified accountant – AAT or ACA.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting tools
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills/experience

Key Competencies to be demonstrated:

• Results-driven and performance-focused
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strategic thinker with a focus on results
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to navigate complex business environments.
• Ability to simplify and clarify complex problems and clearly identify what is critical and what is not.
• Prepared to call out areas where improvement is needed and clearly articulate the alternatives and suggested solutions & requirements.

Personal Competences:

• Energy and Drive, positive attitude and a passion for delivering outstanding service.
• A self-starter who is not afraid to challenge received wisdom and has the resilience to pursue legitimate business aims and objectives.
• The energy and infectious enthusiasm to get things done.
• Delivering issues with solutions
• Dynamism coupled with the understanding of the need for reports and clear communication channels within a business.
• Can work collaboratively whilst having strong communication and drive efficiencies.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex issues and to demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to change.
• Excellent communication, influence and people management skills
• Decisive and able to work well under pressure.
• Able to install a strong level of professionalism and fresh ideas.