Your new company Our client is a market-leading business with a strong presence across the North of England and Scotland. Following recent investment and integration into a larger international group, the organisation is entering an exciting period of growth, strategic development and operational improvement. This is a newly created position that will play a key role in supporting both local leadership and wider group reporting requirements, offering excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence business performance. Your new role Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will act as a key business partner to both finance and operational teams, providing high-quality financial analysis, planning and reporting to support strategic decision-making.This is a varied role combining financial planning & analysis, business partnering and group reporting responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and medium-term planning processes Support the development of the organisation's long-term strategic plans Produce and analyse regular financial and operational reporting Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual reporting packs to Group within strict deadlines Prepare financial analysis, commentary and presentations for senior leadership and board meetings Support investment appraisal activities, including preparation of business cases and supporting documentation Monitor and report key financial and operational KPIs across the business Produce monthly performance review information for Group reporting requirements Reconcile and analyse commercial income streams to ensure targets are achieved Work closely with operational stakeholders to provide insight and challenge performance Assist with internal controls, governance and compliance activities Develop reporting and business intelligence capabilities to improve visibility and decision-making Support ad hoc projects, process improvements and strategic initiatives as the business continues to evolve What You'll Need to Succeed ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or finalist with relevant experience) Previous experience within FP&A, commercial finance, finance business partnering or management accounting Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills Excellent analytical ability with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders Advanced Excel and reporting skills Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance colleagues Proactive, commercially minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Experience within a multi-site, group or corporate reporting environment would be advantageous What You'll Get in Return Salary dependent on experience up to £55,000 per annum Newly created role with significant scope to make an impact Direct exposure to senior leadership and international group reporting Excellent career development opportunities Company pension scheme Staff discounts and additional benefits package Free on-site parking Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunity to play a key role during an exciting period of growth and transformation If you're a finance professional looking to move into a commercially focused business partnering role with real strategic influence, we'd love to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ