Commercial Finance Manager/ Finance Business Partner
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic, friendly and hardworking organisation as the newly created Commercial Finance Manager/Finance Business Partner.
Providing commercially sound financial analysis, this hands-on role will sit at the heart of the business and gives you the opportunity to work directly with Senior Leaders.
Developing and maintaining regularly reporting packages, this is a true Finance Business Partner role which will work closely with the commercial teams to provide accurate and timely financial analysis to support the Organisation make strategic decisions.
The role will support with commercial and forward looking reporting including Business as usual analysis and KPI dashboards, through to building financial plans to fit the strategic vision of the Association.
Working with teams and stakeholders across the organisation to provide tailored and timely key financial information and advice. You will provide fresh insights into the organisation’s data, telling the story behind the numbers and bringing them to life.
You will work closely with the Finance Manager and report into the Head of Finance giving you the opportunity to develop new skills and further your career. Specific training will be provided in areas of inexperience together with appropriate CPD to maintain professional standing.
Role Description / Main Roles and Responsibilities .- Act as a strategic partner to the business, providing financial insights and guidance to support decision-making.
- Develop and maintain financial models to forecast business performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with operational teams to ensure financial targets are met and drive cost efficiencies.
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, highlighting key trends and insights.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Conduct financial analysis to evaluate business performance and recommend actions for improvement.
- Acting as a liaison between the finance team and other departments, translating financial data into actionable insights for non-financial managers.
- Providing regular financial insights and analysis, working closely with operational partners to support them with strategic decision-making
- Building financial models to assist with scenario planning and decision-making processes
- Providing regular financial reports to senior management, budget holders and other stakeholders, presenting insights clearly and concisely
- Provide detailed monthly reports and insights for stakeholders
- Track and monitor financial performance against targets
- Develop and maintain financial models to produce reliable forecast
- Identifying upcoming risks and opportunities
- Producing forecasting and budgeting including liaising with key stakeholders within the business.
- Assist in business planning, KPI’s and associated analysis
- Support with cash flow forecasts.
- Utilise existing systems to generate reports and extract data for analytical purposes.
- Act as a strategic advisor to department heads and senior leadership
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers and financial impacts.
- Support commercial teams with pricing, cost analysis, and profitability insights
- Conduct variance analysis, identifying trends and key performance drivers
- Supporting the wider finance team and senior management with ad-hoc tasks
Requirements
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Technical- ACA/ACCA Qualified
- Proven Experience as a Business Finance Manager
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Excellent financial modelling and forecasting techniques.
- Understanding of the Partial VAT regulations and Mutual Trader Tax status is required but not essential for the role as training will be provided
- Excellent report writing
- Open to learning new technologies and programming languages
- Proven strong financial reporting and reconciliations experience
- Previous experience in a Membership/ Subscription business preferrable
- Knowledge of Private Equity and Venture Capital industry desirable
- Technical knowledge with regards to FRS102, VAT and PAYE regulations
- Previous experience with Business Central, Power BI, Jet Reports and Copilot ideal
- Excellent financial modelling skills
- Experience in forecasting, budgeting and presenting financial information to a non-finance audience
- Track record of liaising with key stakeholders to pull together timely and accurate information
- Strong commercial awareness and advanced IT skills in Excel
- Ability to influence and challenge budget holders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical and detail orientated
- Naturally inquisitive
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and the ability to bring ‘numbers to life’ for non-finance staff
- Accuracy, attention to detail and ability to deliver to sometimes tight deadlines.
- Work effectively in a hands-on capacity.
- Take initiative to complete tasks while collaborating seamlessly with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
- Exhibit a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a willingness to assist wherever needed.
Benefits
Why come work for the BVCA?- Be part of the leading trade body for the private capital industry in the UK, supporting the growth of the industry and deepening the understanding of external stakeholders to the benefit of the industry
- Experience a friendly, engaged, and passionate work environment (with regular social activities) with a supportive culture
- A competitive salary, reflecting the technical requirements and seniority of the role, and a performance-related discretionary bonus
- Enjoy important benefits: 25 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays; a 10% non-contributory pension; non-contractual day off for your birthday
- Life and medical benefits: life assurance (4 times salary); private medical Insurance for you*; health cash plan*; critical Illness and income protection insurance*; employee Assistance Programme – includes Mental Health support, Virtual GP, Nutrition advice and Financial wellbeing
- Other benefits: interest free season ticket loan; corporate discounts; reimbursement of up to 2 relevant professional institutes; generous support for professional and personal development, Cycle to Work Scheme
The BVCA supports an environment that is based on merit and inclusiveness, where all employees can develop their full potential, irrespective of their race, gender, marital status, age, disability, religious belief, political opinion or sexual orientation.