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Finance Business Partner / Commercial Accountant

Christchurch - Dorset / Hampshire borders

£50,000 - £55,000 + 10% bonus + other benefits

Vardey Recruitment is partnering with a rapidly evolving and expanding business based in Dorset, who is recruiting for its first Finance Business Partner. Due to rapid growth and expansion this newly created finance business partner role reports directly to the MD and is a fantastic opportunity for a commercial accountant to make an impact! The Finance Business Partner job is a highly autonomous position, No.1 in finance and is crucial to the companies financial management, providing strategic and operational financial leadership. The role is highly commercial as the core finance function is outsourced to UK accountants, and just requires a light touch in the month end processes. The Finance Business partner works independently to focus on cashflow, monthly management accounts, budgets and running ad hoc projects/business cases as the business demands and evolves. The ideal candidate will be highly commercial analytical accountant, highly energetic and able to adapt within a thriving business.

Role Responsibilities

* Establish and maintain stable cash flow management policies and procedures.

* Prepare monthly management accounts and develop KPIs to monitor financial performance.

* Provide proactive financial advice to directors to support operational and strategic decision-making.

* Continuously review business practices to identify opportunities for improving profit margins and working capital management.

* Support the directors in key account management activities.

* Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, VAT, tax, and other relevant regulations – (External accountants prepare).

* Oversee the outsourced accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate financial outputs.

* Lead the full-year audit process, managing external auditors and internal deliverables.

* Take ownership of all financial statutory reporting commitments – (UK Accountants prepare).

Person Specification

* A relevant professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) or qualified by experience with a minimum of 5 years analytical, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering experience/Commercial accountancy experience.

* A proven background in management accountancy with a commercial flair & experience managing finance or accounting operations.

* A confident, strategic thinker with the ability to communicate effectively and influence at board level.

* Experience identifying and driving business process efficiencies within an SME environment.

* Highly commercial accountant with the ability to develop both short-term and long-term financial plans to support business objectives.

* Demonstrated ability to manage and engage outsourced teams and external stakeholders.

* Ambitious, proactive, and eager for career development opportunities in a fast-growing organisation.

* Sound knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards, VAT, and tax regulations.

* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

* Highly commercial & analytical, results-driven, and detail-oriented.

* Excellent problem-solving capabilities.

In return

* Hybrid working minimum 3 days in office per week

* Salary: £50,000-£55,000 + 10% Bonus

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Holiday: 25 Days + Bank Holidays

* Pension

* Opportunity to make this role your own - as newly created opportunity

* Longer-term growth opportunities.

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Ref: Commercial accountant, FBP, Finance Business Partner. FP&A, Financial Analyst, Management accountant