Commercial Finance Business Partner

Job Description

Otto James Consulting are working on an exciting, new, and exclusive Commercial Finance Business Partner for one of the worlds leading media entertainment organisations.nnn Our client is a global brand within their arena, successfully competing and wining against US industry behemoths.nnn Working out of their Hale offices, our client has continued to grow year on year, and a recent funding round has seen an investment which will take the organisation to the next level.nn The funding into the organisation, has created an immediate need for a Finance Business Partner to sit within the business, creating a Financial Planning and Analysis function, which add’s value to the current business while also supporting the reporting analysis to the new investors.nnn Our client is looking to secure a talented Commercial Finance Business Partner who will fit into their dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast paced team.nnThe Rolennn The role of Commercial Finance Business Partner, is a position which is at the cutting edge of my clients commercially focused team. As a uniquely funded organisation, my client has the requirement of utilising the Commercial Finance team to help ensuring that an enhanced “customer experience” is realised, and brand realisation is optimised.nn You will be targeted on driving organisational growth, profitability and KPI delivery through delivery of detailed commercial reporting at the highest level.nn The roles key engagement area’s will be:nnn*Conduct high-level cost-based analysis of the business and provide  profitability reports nn* Conduct high-level return on equity (ROE) analysisnn* High-level P & L analysis and reportingnn* Business margin and profitability analysis and modellingnn* Ad-hoc cost and performance analysis nn* Customer benchmarking analysis and reportingnn* Support senior business leaders with financial decision making and planningnn* Maintain cost trend analysis to identify areas of potential cost savings.nn* Support the Director in developing strategic action plans for markets to achieve financial and business targets.  nnn The successful qualified accountant will engage with internal stakeholders across the organisation and will therefore require excellent communication skills which can be used to demonstrate the commercial value of finance.nn Your Profilennn This is a challenging role that is best suited to a talented qualified accountant who has the ability to communicate at a high level, build relationships, develop processes, and understand the necessity of Finance in an internal and external stake-holding facing position. nnn The successful candidate should have a “can do attitude”, and be willing to “roll their sleeves” and get involved with the business. Applicants must have the drive and ambition to work for an organisation that are embarking on a career enhancing journey. This role is particularly well suited to a 1st or 2nd move from practice. nnThe Companynnn My client is a market leader – experiencing unprecedented growth now and are looking to help drive this growth by increasing the level of “Commercial Talent” within the team.nnSalary & BenefitsnnnSalary: £60,500 to £66,000 nn

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• 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

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• Pension (up to 11% matched)

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• Private Health – Plus Spouse and Family

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• Personal and company performance bonus

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• Training & development budget

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