Group Finance Business Partner

Axon Moore is exclusively partnering with a high growth, PE backed business to appoint a project focused Finance Business Partner. Having built an impressive track record through a combination of strategic acquisitions and sustained organic growth, the business is continuing to evolve and offers an exciting environment for an ambitious finance professional looking to broaden their experience and make a genuine impact. This role would suit an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant who is looking to move away from a traditional, routine month-end-focused position and into a more varied, project-led and value adding role. The successful candidate will act as a finance "all-rounder" across the Group, providing support on a wide range of initiatives and helping to drive continuous improvement across finance. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys getting involved, solving problems and working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver practical improvements. The role will allow you to utilise your strong technical accounting knowledge within a growing Group environment, whilst gaining valuable exposure to acquisitions, integration, financial controls and wider business transformation projects. You will be a confident communicator and credible business partner, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels across Finance, Operations, IT, HR and the wider organisation. Key Responsibilities: Support the month-end reporting process and preparation of financial information for Board meetings. Support the Group Financial Controller with the maintenance and enhancement of financial controls across the Group. Standardise and develop Group wide processes, reporting and best practice, with a particular focus on the integration of newly acquired businesses. Provide support across Group treasury activities, including payment approvals, corporate credit cards and expenses. Support the Group Finance Manager with tax compliance and submissions, including VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, PSA and P11Ds. Monitor divisional compliance with accounting standards and Group accounting policies, ensuring consistent standards and best practice are maintained across the business. Support the implementation of new and updated accounting standards across the Group, working closely with stakeholders to ensure appropriate application and compliance. Assist with a range of ad hoc finance and business improvement projects, including supporting potential acquisitions and integration activity. Take ownership of continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, reporting and ways of working across the Group. Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on (url removed) or on (phone number removed)