Finance Business Partner (Junior)

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group
Cambridge
6 days ago
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Finance Business Partner (Junior)

Finance Business Partner (Junior)

Apply locations Cambridge, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR104417

  • Competitive salary and remuneration package including, 27 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 9%
  • Hybrid role based in Cambridge (with parking). 3 days a week will be required onsite. We can be flexible around working times and patterns.
  • Marshall, an independent, family-owned British company, proudly helping our customers move forwards since 1909

The Opportunity

The role will support in leading invoicing and cash forecasting, whilst supporting the Aerospace Business Lines and helping to implement improved process efficiencies within the Finance team. The role is a maternity cover for a fixed term of 12 months reporting into the Senior Finance Manager.

This is a great opportunity to work with senior colleagues (both finance and non-finance) in a challenging, fast-paced organisation.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Business partnering, providing finance analysis, governance, advice and information to support the achievement of business targets
  • Working with the business to help drive accurate forecasting & strong cash management
  • Work with the finance team to help deliver month end processes and reporting
  • Working with Finance and Non-Finance colleagues to identify areas for internal process improvement to help drive better decision making
  • Strengthening our adherence to the existing controls framework and introducing proper tracking and reporting against those controls

Apply if you have most of the following:

  • Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA (working towards or newly qualified)
  • Good technical accounting ability and post-qualification experience, with proven experience finance partnering experience
  • Exceptional data manipulation and Excel skills, with a high level of attention to detail and ability to keep track of and forecast cost
  • Desire to drive continuous improvement into existing processes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, clear and concise thought processes and the ability to lead others to a conclusion
  • Preparation of high-quality financial analysis and reports for key internal stakeholders
  • Self-motivation and proactive approach to work, as this role requires a high degree of autonomy and independent thought to identify and creatively solve problems
  • Working and engaging with non-finance colleagues and managing differing interests

The benefits we will offer you include:

  • 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy/sell)
  • Pension contributions up to 9%
  • Healthcare cash plan for you and your children
  • Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work
  • Life assurance at 4x basic salary
  • Enhanced parental leave and pay
  • Paid volunteering leave
  • Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools
  • Opportunities to develop your skill set and gain additional qualifications

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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