Group FP&A Business Partner

Job description

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. THE ROLE This is an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a growing international group. As a key member of the small, but busy, Head Office finance team you will be responsible for producing and developing reporting and analysis for the main decision makers in the Group. You will have the ability to bring fresh perspectives, think outside the box, and be willing to collaborate closely with other departments. There will be direct contact with senior management and the chance to influence the way they receive information. The FP&A function within Halma is evolving into a true business partnering function suitable for a FTSE 50 group company. As part of this we are looking to strengthen the team with a talented individual that will help drive the change from simply reporting group performance, to a team that proactively delivers actionable business insight to the Board, Executive committee and other senior stakeholders. The role is high profile and will be key to improving the delivery and quality of relevant and timely information to senior management, leveraging the Group’s centralised reporting system (Tagetik). The Group recently migrated to Tagetik (from COGNOS) and this role will equally play a critical role delivering further development and unlocking new opportunities. RESPONSIBILITY Provide high quality business performance reporting, insight and constructive challenge to facilitate robust commercial and operational decision making. Assist in the strategic planning, annual budgeting and monthly rolling forecast cycles. Assist in the consolidation and preparation of the group monthly management accounts, as reported by each of the 50 operating companies, for presentation to the Board, Exec and other users. Preparation of group weekly sales and orders information. Support the analysis for the preparation of the statutory reporting at half year and year end by the Group Chief Accountant. Support the continuous improvement and new demand of the new consolidation and FP&A tool to drive improved accountability and analysis of business performance. Collaborate with and educate the operating companies to improve their financial performance and capability, particularly ensuring information is submitted in a timely and accurate manner. THE PERSON Qualifications and experience A qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or equivalent). Experience of an International Group and the consolidation of reporting units with multiple functional currencies. Knowledge of consolidating information on and reporting from Tagetik. Advanced Excel skills. Good technical accounting skills and familiarity (though not in-depth knowledge) with International financial reporting standards. Experience of using report writing software a distinct advantage Personal competencies and qualities required A strong communicator, able to build relationships across the Group (including with the CEO, CFO and Sector Senior Management). Must demonstrate a ‘hands on’ approach to getting the job done and an ability to influence effectively, whilst mindful of the autonomous nature of the operating companies. Excellent analytical skills. Logical mind with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Predisposed to look for root causes and implement lasting change, rather than quick fixes. Passion for continuous improvement and internal and external customer satisfaction Given such a small Finance team, ability to handle ad hoc tasks. Helpful and responsive, as this role acts as a crucial link between Head Office, Exec, Sector and the local finance teams. LOCATION The role is based in Amersham, UK. There may be variable travel to Halma’s operating companies worldwide. Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!