Finance Business Partner

About The Role

The Finance Business Partner will ultimately hold responsibility for the provision of high quality financial management information and provide professional advice to senior managers and budget holders within the specific area of the business. To produce monthly financial statements and performance analysis to ensure the organisation has accurate information from which to plan the business and support decision making. The role will have responsibility for preparing accurate forecasting and budget information. The successful candidate will be hands on and assist the Management Accounts team in the construction of the monthly accounts.  

This role will be a key position supporting the Managing Director of the business unit as the company looks to increase revenue, improve profitability and in particular Return on Investment.  The role will be relied upon to provide financial and commercial support to the business in the appraisal of projects aimed at improving margins and efficiency. The finance business partner will have to be efficient in data manipulation, reconciliation and reporting so that they can allocate a significant proportion of their time to becoming a strategic advisor to the business. 

The individual will be expected to demonstrate our Corporate values and commit to our vision of role will involve some travel in order to support operations.

Key requirements:

• Lead the month end and operational reporting in adherence to internal deadlines
• Preparation and coordination of monthly management information packs as applicable
• Investigate and report on significant budget/prior year variances
• Meet regularly with the MD and Operational Directors and other budget holders
• Assist in commercial decision making and financial strategy
• Lead regular reviews to improve processes, controls, performance and productivity
• Regular forecasting and budgeting – have a forward looking focus on our business performance
• Involvement in various ad hoc projects – FDD of potential acquisitions, integrations etc.

About You

Knowledge and Experience Required
• Fully qualified accountant with relevant post qualified experience
• Extensive experience of adding value to stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills 
• Demonstrable commercial acumen
• Ability to interpret financial and non-financial information
• Highly proficient IT skills – Microsoft Excel, Word and Access

Communication skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff
• Strong presentation skills
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and be able to influence people at all levels

Organisation Skills
• Strong time management capability 
• Able to prioritise demands and manage own time effectively 

Additional Information

• A strong understanding of both management and financial accounting
• Work under own initiative, getting involved in various projects
• Self Motivated

• A high profile role within a leading employer
• Ability to travel and support operational roles 

About Us

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. Together, our teams of experts provide rental equipment and managed solutions into every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events.

Our people are at the very heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. Join us and we’ll give you everything you need to succeed - award winning training, professional development and support and opportunities to progress your Sunbelt Rentals career.

The package includes a competitive salary and flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance and a great Company pension scheme.