Head of Finance Business Partnering

Reference: JN-

Posted:

Location: Medway, England, GB

Salary: - /year

Company: Michael Page

Job function: Accounting

Subsector: Commercial & Analysis

Sector: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: Medway

Contract type: Interim

Consultant name: Maria Hallford

Consultant phone:

• Opportunity to head up and develop a team of FBPs
• Hybrid working available - 2 days in and 3 days from home

About Our Client

Capital intensive industry based in Mid Kent, easily accessible with full parking.

Job Description

- Work with operational and functional leaders to provide strategic advice and challenge
- Identify and evaluate risks, opportunities and emerging business challenges - communicate these to key stakeholders to support effective decision making
- Lead, manage, coach and develop a team of Finance Business Partners, setting clear objectives for the team
- Lead business planning, forecasting, and performance review processes, and contribute to monthly business reviews with leadership.
- Maintain KPIs and performance reporting frameworks.
- Lead and support business transformation and change initiatives.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration (including Procurement, IT, Regulatory reporting, Treasury, Core Finance and Project Accounting) to deliver strategic priorities and organisational improvements
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders and operational teams
- Influence decision-making through insights, analysis, and data-driven recommendations
- Represent the business partnering function in key forums and governance meetings

The Successful Applicant

My client is looking for someone with the following experience:

• Fully qualified accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly with senior leadership
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation
• Significant experience in a Business Partner, strategic analysis or management reporting and analysis role
• The ability to start at short notice

What's on Offer

- A day rate commensurate with experience, up to a maximum of 500 per day (Umbrella company) or 440 per day (paye)
- Hybrid working once up to speed within the role
- A high-profile opportunity to influence and improve both the wider business and the finance team, delivering lasting change and tangible results
- Immediate start and continuity of work for at least 9 months (potentially longer)