BIMM University
Brighton, Sussex
Job Title : Senior Finance Business Partner Location : Brighton Salary: £49,920 - £65,520 Job Type: Full time - Permanent Closing date for applications: 9th May 2024 Employer: BIMM University Department: Finance Are you a seasoned finance professional with a skill for building strategic partnerships and delivering insightful management reporting? BIMM University is seeking a talented individual to fill the role of Senior Finance Business Partner, responsible for driving financial performance and planning processes within a defined business area. What You'll Do: Deputy Leadership: Act as the deputy in the absence of the Assistant Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, ensuring continuity and effective decision-making. Operational Oversight: Take charge of complex business areas, serving as the point of escalation for operational issues and ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations. Reporting Excellence: Consolidate reporting across multiple currencies, delivering accurate and timely performance reporting with detailed analysis to senior business managers. Strategic Collaboration: Support the annual planning cycle by collaborating with senior managers to develop plans, budgets, and forecasts that align with key business drivers. Financial Integrity: Prepare and process monthly journal entries, oversee balance sheet reconciliations, and investigate variances to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. System Maintenance: Liaise with the finance operations team to maintain the accounting system, facilitating seamless financial processes. Audit Support: Assist in the collation of information required for the year-end audit process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Project Contribution: Provide support to strategic and finance projects across the university, contributing your expertise to drive continuous improvement. What You'll Bring: Financial Expertise: Newly qualified or qualified by experience, with a track record of delivering financial business partnering services. Planning Proficiency: Experience supporting the financial planning cycle, including forecasts, budgets, and plans, reflecting key business drivers. Interpersonal Excellence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders. Analytical Acumen: Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, including the use of Microsoft Office tools and financial planning software. Organisational Agility: Excellent organisation skills, capable of balancing competing priorities and delivering results within deadlines. At BIMM University, we offer a stimulating environment where your expertise can make a real difference. If you're ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in education, apply now to become our next Senior Finance Business Partner! Why BIMM University? We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do. In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to: 25 days holiday per year (FTE) SMART pension A comprehensive benefits package We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation. We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including DBS. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Xero Specialist, Accountant, Accounts Clerk, Chartered Accountancy, Qualified Accountant, Bookkeeper, SAGE50, Sage Line 50, SAGE 200, Revenue Accountant, Finance Clerk, Accounts Assistant, Management Accountant, Finance Accountant, Accounts Payable, Group Accountant, People Processes, Purchase Ledger, Accountant, Financial Analyst, Chartered Accountant, Financial Accountancy, Credit control, Credit Controller, Accounts Receivable, Payment Processing, Financial Controller, Accounts Coordinator, Bookkeeping Assistant, Accountant, Finance Controller, Revenue Accountancy, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, will also be considered for this role.
Job Title : Senior Finance Business Partner Location : Brighton Salary: £49,920 - £65,520 Job Type: Full time - Permanent Closing date for applications: 9th May 2024 Employer: BIMM University Department: Finance Are you a seasoned finance professional with a skill for building strategic partnerships and delivering insightful management reporting? BIMM University is seeking a talented individual to fill the role of Senior Finance Business Partner, responsible for driving financial performance and planning processes within a defined business area. What You'll Do: Deputy Leadership: Act as the deputy in the absence of the Assistant Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, ensuring continuity and effective decision-making. Operational Oversight: Take charge of complex business areas, serving as the point of escalation for operational issues and ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations. Reporting Excellence: Consolidate reporting across multiple currencies, delivering accurate and timely performance reporting with detailed analysis to senior business managers. Strategic Collaboration: Support the annual planning cycle by collaborating with senior managers to develop plans, budgets, and forecasts that align with key business drivers. Financial Integrity: Prepare and process monthly journal entries, oversee balance sheet reconciliations, and investigate variances to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. System Maintenance: Liaise with the finance operations team to maintain the accounting system, facilitating seamless financial processes. Audit Support: Assist in the collation of information required for the year-end audit process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Project Contribution: Provide support to strategic and finance projects across the university, contributing your expertise to drive continuous improvement. What You'll Bring: Financial Expertise: Newly qualified or qualified by experience, with a track record of delivering financial business partnering services. Planning Proficiency: Experience supporting the financial planning cycle, including forecasts, budgets, and plans, reflecting key business drivers. Interpersonal Excellence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders. Analytical Acumen: Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, including the use of Microsoft Office tools and financial planning software. Organisational Agility: Excellent organisation skills, capable of balancing competing priorities and delivering results within deadlines. At BIMM University, we offer a stimulating environment where your expertise can make a real difference. If you're ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in education, apply now to become our next Senior Finance Business Partner! Why BIMM University? We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do. In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to: 25 days holiday per year (FTE) SMART pension A comprehensive benefits package We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation. We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including DBS. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Xero Specialist, Accountant, Accounts Clerk, Chartered Accountancy, Qualified Accountant, Bookkeeper, SAGE50, Sage Line 50, SAGE 200, Revenue Accountant, Finance Clerk, Accounts Assistant, Management Accountant, Finance Accountant, Accounts Payable, Group Accountant, People Processes, Purchase Ledger, Accountant, Financial Analyst, Chartered Accountant, Financial Accountancy, Credit control, Credit Controller, Accounts Receivable, Payment Processing, Financial Controller, Accounts Coordinator, Bookkeeping Assistant, Accountant, Finance Controller, Revenue Accountancy, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, will also be considered for this role.
Kenton Black Finance
Chorley, Lancashire
Company Details & Job Overview:Based in Chorley, just off the M61 and within easy commute form surrounding towns and the M6, this successful and well established construction and specialist civil engineering group have grown in size and are currently seeking a Finance Manager to strengthen the finance function. With a number of high profile clients they operate across the UK and continue to acquire new business units. Known for providing a quality product, with a solid reputation in the market they also boast a strong foothold in a highly competitive market. This office based role is available on a temporary contract, or alternatively a temporary to permanent opportunity. There is the requirement for a permanent Finance Manager, during the recruitment process for this person, the business also welcome options as an interim solution, or TTP.Your New Role As Finance Manager:As Finance Manager you shall be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance operations along with the effective and timely processing and production of monthly management accounts and production of financial and management information and reporting packs to support strategic decision making. With direct management of a management accountant and assistant accountants along with overseeing the Purchase Ledger team, you shall ensure an efficient and robust operation for the business. You shall make a contribution to the annual budgeting process, year end close and assist with the audit, ensuring deadlines are adhered to at all times.Reporting to the Group FC, the successful candidate will form part of a small team focusing on financial and management accounting, financial reporting, and systems/process development to ensure the finance team provide timely and relevant management information and reporting to the CFO and wider management team, to aid decision making and drive continual improved performance across the whole business.Main role duties:• Preparation and analysis of Monthly Management Accounts • Ensuring the accuracy of data within the accounting systems• Supply of information to management, as required• Control of sales and purchase ledgers• Quarterly VAT Returns• Ensure processes are adequately documented• Ensure business is compliant with internal controls and procedures• Support Group Audit• Continual review and improvement of management reporting including working with BI analysts• Other work as directed by the Financial ControllerThis list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.Experience & Qualifications Required To Apply:You shall be QBE or formally qualified and have held a similar position in a fast paced environment. With a strong technical skillset, and able to remain focused in a hands-on role, you shall also have managed or supervised junior staff and be confident to oversee this area of finance. With a track record of developing and improving process and procedure, this role will suit a commercially astute FM/FC who may also look for a permanent post in the future. Interim options are also being considered, however, the skills and achievements must meet the above requirements. Salary And Reward On Offer:With a competitive salary, the ability to add value and scope to progress, this role will provide the autonomy to develop a finance department from the ledgers up. A strong set of benefits accompany the role for a permanent employee and you will be rewarded with an early Friday finish, and flexible working. This role is being handled by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.
Company Details & Job Overview:Based in Chorley, just off the M61 and within easy commute form surrounding towns and the M6, this successful and well established construction and specialist civil engineering group have grown in size and are currently seeking a Finance Manager to strengthen the finance function. With a number of high profile clients they operate across the UK and continue to acquire new business units. Known for providing a quality product, with a solid reputation in the market they also boast a strong foothold in a highly competitive market. This office based role is available on a temporary contract, or alternatively a temporary to permanent opportunity. There is the requirement for a permanent Finance Manager, during the recruitment process for this person, the business also welcome options as an interim solution, or TTP.Your New Role As Finance Manager:As Finance Manager you shall be responsible for overseeing end-to-end finance operations along with the effective and timely processing and production of monthly management accounts and production of financial and management information and reporting packs to support strategic decision making. With direct management of a management accountant and assistant accountants along with overseeing the Purchase Ledger team, you shall ensure an efficient and robust operation for the business. You shall make a contribution to the annual budgeting process, year end close and assist with the audit, ensuring deadlines are adhered to at all times.Reporting to the Group FC, the successful candidate will form part of a small team focusing on financial and management accounting, financial reporting, and systems/process development to ensure the finance team provide timely and relevant management information and reporting to the CFO and wider management team, to aid decision making and drive continual improved performance across the whole business.Main role duties:• Preparation and analysis of Monthly Management Accounts • Ensuring the accuracy of data within the accounting systems• Supply of information to management, as required• Control of sales and purchase ledgers• Quarterly VAT Returns• Ensure processes are adequately documented• Ensure business is compliant with internal controls and procedures• Support Group Audit• Continual review and improvement of management reporting including working with BI analysts• Other work as directed by the Financial ControllerThis list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.Experience & Qualifications Required To Apply:You shall be QBE or formally qualified and have held a similar position in a fast paced environment. With a strong technical skillset, and able to remain focused in a hands-on role, you shall also have managed or supervised junior staff and be confident to oversee this area of finance. With a track record of developing and improving process and procedure, this role will suit a commercially astute FM/FC who may also look for a permanent post in the future. Interim options are also being considered, however, the skills and achievements must meet the above requirements. Salary And Reward On Offer:With a competitive salary, the ability to add value and scope to progress, this role will provide the autonomy to develop a finance department from the ledgers up. A strong set of benefits accompany the role for a permanent employee and you will be rewarded with an early Friday finish, and flexible working. This role is being handled by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.
IQE
Our Story IQE plc is the leading global supplier of advanced wafer products and material solutions to the semiconductor industry. IQE's core business is the design and manufacture of compound semiconductor wafers or "epiwafers" using a process called epitaxy. IQE's epiwafers are used in advanced electronic and photonic components which enable a broad portfolio of today's technology products. Our Vision IQE's vision is to be the best advanced semiconductor materials solutions company in the world. Being best means delivering outstanding quality, service, technology and value such that we become the first-choice supplier for all our customers. Our Mission IQE's mission is to deliver the best advanced semiconductor materials solutions to our customers through technology leadership; to provide our employees with a safe, stimulating and rewarding work environment; to partner with our suppliers to form mutually beneficial relationships; and to provide our stakeholders with a rewarding investment. Purpose of the role The primary role of the BA will be to support the improvement of business processes and systems to support the business strategy. It therefore requires a good understanding of an IT systems environment and Business Processes within a manufacturing Company. The Business Analyst can be responsible for the requirements of multiple projects at any one time with varying levels of complexity. The BA will be expected to work within the company set project management methodologies and documentation. A hands-on approach is required to ensure that tasks are delivered on time and often the BA will get involved in supporting other project members to achieve their tasks, which can be activities outside of the typical BA role. Key Responsibilities To identify appropriate project stakeholders, develop a plan of project involvement, and develop and maintain their engagement at all stages of the requirements process through effective communication and involvement To assist in the development of business cases and project plans for business initiatives that support IQE's business strategy and goals To map 'as-is' business processes and identify gaps, inefficiencies and improvements and standardization of processes that can be made ('to be' processes) To develop and document detailed business requirements for business changes To ensure the translation and verification of requirements with key stakeholders to facilitate the successful implementation of the project To support in translating business requirements into technical requirements that can be implemented by technical teams To support the implementation of the above technical requirements - ensuring development, configuration and testing deliver quality implementation which aligns with the original business objective and requirements To monitor and track progress against planned deliverables, ensuring stakeholders and project sponsors are kept fully informed of project developments at all times Ensure that the quality controls are in place to so that the activities relating to requirements are planned and performed correctly To take an active part in planning and facilitating interview and review meetings with key stakeholders Qualifications / Essential Skills Full Business Analysis Diploma (desirable) Business Analysis Practice (essential) Requirements Engineering (essential) Foundation certificate in Agile Business Analysis (desirable) Demonstrable evidence of expertise in requirement elicitation, with experience in working with senior stakeholders and operations staff in gathering requirements, developing strategy and translating requirements to key stakeholders (essential) Experience of working on a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) programme / project (Desirable) Experience of working with Business process modelling, target operating model definition and process re-engineering (essential) An understanding of information flows and processes within a multi-site, multi-national Company (essential) Experience of working within waterfall, agile and hybrid methodologies Experience of using requirements gathering techniques and documentation/communication tools that are appropriate to the methodology being used (essential) Experience of developing requirements that span multi systems e.g. finance systems, manufacturing systems, debt recovery systems, telephony systems, web systems Proven experience of undertaking sound business analysis and developing information into concisely documented requirements (essential) Practical experience of working with a number of stakeholders crossing both business and IT work streams including 3rd party suppliers (essential) Experience of supporting project delivery from inception to delivery including supporting the development of test strategies and defect resolution (desirable) Experienced in using MS Office tools e.g. Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Confluence, JIRA (essential) Strong customer service orientation/or experience of working within the manufacturing industry (desirable) To show an aptitude for being able to learn and adapt quickly to the technical knowledge to be able to draft relevant project requirements so as to work as effectively with partners during a project (desirable) Benefits Discretionary Bonus scheme LTIP's (subject to qualifying period) Employee Assistant Program (EAP) - variety of discounts and deals. BUPA (self-cover) Company pension - option to pay up to 5% matched by IQE up to 10% 23 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays
Our Story IQE plc is the leading global supplier of advanced wafer products and material solutions to the semiconductor industry. IQE's core business is the design and manufacture of compound semiconductor wafers or "epiwafers" using a process called epitaxy. IQE's epiwafers are used in advanced electronic and photonic components which enable a broad portfolio of today's technology products. Our Vision IQE's vision is to be the best advanced semiconductor materials solutions company in the world. Being best means delivering outstanding quality, service, technology and value such that we become the first-choice supplier for all our customers. Our Mission IQE's mission is to deliver the best advanced semiconductor materials solutions to our customers through technology leadership; to provide our employees with a safe, stimulating and rewarding work environment; to partner with our suppliers to form mutually beneficial relationships; and to provide our stakeholders with a rewarding investment. Purpose of the role The primary role of the BA will be to support the improvement of business processes and systems to support the business strategy. It therefore requires a good understanding of an IT systems environment and Business Processes within a manufacturing Company. The Business Analyst can be responsible for the requirements of multiple projects at any one time with varying levels of complexity. The BA will be expected to work within the company set project management methodologies and documentation. A hands-on approach is required to ensure that tasks are delivered on time and often the BA will get involved in supporting other project members to achieve their tasks, which can be activities outside of the typical BA role. Key Responsibilities To identify appropriate project stakeholders, develop a plan of project involvement, and develop and maintain their engagement at all stages of the requirements process through effective communication and involvement To assist in the development of business cases and project plans for business initiatives that support IQE's business strategy and goals To map 'as-is' business processes and identify gaps, inefficiencies and improvements and standardization of processes that can be made ('to be' processes) To develop and document detailed business requirements for business changes To ensure the translation and verification of requirements with key stakeholders to facilitate the successful implementation of the project To support in translating business requirements into technical requirements that can be implemented by technical teams To support the implementation of the above technical requirements - ensuring development, configuration and testing deliver quality implementation which aligns with the original business objective and requirements To monitor and track progress against planned deliverables, ensuring stakeholders and project sponsors are kept fully informed of project developments at all times Ensure that the quality controls are in place to so that the activities relating to requirements are planned and performed correctly To take an active part in planning and facilitating interview and review meetings with key stakeholders Qualifications / Essential Skills Full Business Analysis Diploma (desirable) Business Analysis Practice (essential) Requirements Engineering (essential) Foundation certificate in Agile Business Analysis (desirable) Demonstrable evidence of expertise in requirement elicitation, with experience in working with senior stakeholders and operations staff in gathering requirements, developing strategy and translating requirements to key stakeholders (essential) Experience of working on a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) programme / project (Desirable) Experience of working with Business process modelling, target operating model definition and process re-engineering (essential) An understanding of information flows and processes within a multi-site, multi-national Company (essential) Experience of working within waterfall, agile and hybrid methodologies Experience of using requirements gathering techniques and documentation/communication tools that are appropriate to the methodology being used (essential) Experience of developing requirements that span multi systems e.g. finance systems, manufacturing systems, debt recovery systems, telephony systems, web systems Proven experience of undertaking sound business analysis and developing information into concisely documented requirements (essential) Practical experience of working with a number of stakeholders crossing both business and IT work streams including 3rd party suppliers (essential) Experience of supporting project delivery from inception to delivery including supporting the development of test strategies and defect resolution (desirable) Experienced in using MS Office tools e.g. Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Confluence, JIRA (essential) Strong customer service orientation/or experience of working within the manufacturing industry (desirable) To show an aptitude for being able to learn and adapt quickly to the technical knowledge to be able to draft relevant project requirements so as to work as effectively with partners during a project (desirable) Benefits Discretionary Bonus scheme LTIP's (subject to qualifying period) Employee Assistant Program (EAP) - variety of discounts and deals. BUPA (self-cover) Company pension - option to pay up to 5% matched by IQE up to 10% 23 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays