Finance Business Partner

apartmentReed Talent Solutions placeCrawley calendar_month 

Finance Business Partner

c.£50,000 per annum

Permanent, Full Time

Remote Working

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for finance? We’re seeking a Financial Business Partner to play a crucial role in our organisation. As the month-end reporting expert, you’ll collaborate with the Resourcing & Strategic Finance Business Partner to ensure accurate financial insights for our Consolidated Group.

We are on the lookout for a Finance Business Partner to join our team and provide expert month-end reporting. This role is crucial for delivering accurate financial insights for our Consolidated Group and collaborating closely with the Resourcing & Strategic Finance Business Partner.

As a strategic thinker with a passion for finance, you will be at the forefront of advising managers on their P&Ls, forecasting, and budgeting processes.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with budget holders and senior managers.
  • Interpret and communicate financial trends to influence decision-making.
  • Provide financial analysis and business insight to interpret data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
  • Work with the wider finance team to create and provide insightful management information backed by meaningful analysis.
  • Improve the impact and understanding of financial reporting on business performance by coaching non-finance managers.
  • Track, monitor, and consolidate individual project costs, forecasts, and budgets.
  • Create month-end reports for distribution to budget holders and senior leaders.
  • Produce annual budgets, guiding stakeholders to align with strategic objectives.
  • Organise and attend regular finance catch-ups and review meetings.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Qualified accountant or part-qualified with substantial experience in a similar role.
  • Proven track record in a dynamic commercial environment, producing insights and influencing non-financial managers.
  • Broad experience in finance business partnering and management accounting reporting.
  • Confident and approachable manner with strong financial modelling, computer literacy, and business acumen.
  • Ability to influence senior leaders and assist non-financial managers in understanding performance.
  • Experience in using SAP-based finance/accounting systems; proficiency in other systems is also beneficial.
  • High level of competence in Excel for data analysis and forecasting/reporting model development.
  • Ideally, competence in the use of Power BI tools for financial modelling.

Skills & experience

About UK Civil Aviation Authority

The Civil Aviation Authority is the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator, responsible for keeping passengers and the general public safe. Recognised as a world leader in our field, we are at the cutting edge of the exciting and ever-changing environments.
Never standing still, our work includes diverse activities such as;
  • Driving world-class safety standards
  • Managing security risks, safeguarding passengers and the general public
  • Minimising the environmental impact of aviation on local communities
  • Running the ATOL holiday financial protection scheme
CAA Values
  • Do The Right Thing - We always do the right thing, not the easy thing, to achieve our Vision and Mission
  • Never Stop Learning - We’re always open to challenging our thinking
  • Build Collaborative Relationships - We have common goals and we use our diverse experiences, skills and knowledge to achieve them
  • Respect Everyone - We know, and show, that everyone deserves respect
What Civil Aviation Authority can offer you?
  • Generous holiday leave of 28 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
  • Flexible work hours with a minimum requirement of one day per month at our Gatwick office.
  • Free onsite gym at Gatwick.
  • Pension scheme with up to a 12% contribution.
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement.
  • Educational support through our ‘Study Support Scheme’.
  • The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.
  • Additional Information

Other

How to apply:

To apply for the Financial Business Partner position, please submit your application before the closing date of 3rd May 2024. Ensure your application includes your CV, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

  • National Security Vetting is required for this role, with a minimum of 5 years of UK residency expected for meaningful checks.
  • If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.
  • For more information on SC clearance, please visit the official UK government website.
Closing Date: 03rd May 2024

Interview Dates: Week commencing Tuesday 07th OR Monday 13th May 2024.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Join us as a Financial Business Partner and be a part of an organisation that is passionate about safety, innovation, and excellence in the aviation industry.

Other

How to apply:

To apply for the Financial Business Partner position, please submit your application before the closing date of 3rd May 2024. Ensure your application includes your CV, highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

  • National Security Vetting is required for this role, with a minimum of 5 years of UK residency expected for meaningful checks.
  • If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.
  • For more information on SC clearance, please visit the official UK government website.
Closing Date: 03rd May 2024

Interview Dates: Week commencing Tuesday 07th OR Monday 13th May 2024.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Join us as a Financial Business Partner and be a part of an organisation that is passionate about safety, innovation, and excellence in the aviation industry.

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