business manager Basingstoke, England
Job description
Company description
Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Full Time/Permanent
Solution bringers. Day makers. Extra milers. We are the AA. And we keep everyone’s show on the road. There for our members wherever and whenever they need us, we’re always ready for anything. That’s why, for over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers. As our Finance Business Partner, you’ll join our exciting journey to fulfil our future vision. We aim to support the UK’s 17m drivers and to facilitate their driving lives through data and innovation; to succeed with this, we require a step-change in pace and thinking. Join us as we transform and deliver on this ambitious vision.
This is the job
As Finance Business Partner you will be responsible for partnering the head office functions here at the AA. This role is accountable for financial planning of these functions, management accounting process and production, forecasting, stakeholder management at an executive level and providing insight and guidance to the Leadership team on the division’s financial performance.
What will I be doing?
- Provide a true Business Partner framework for Head Office functions, ensuring that the business leaders are always supported with the right insight and information
- Build the financial framework to support the division, including month-end accounting and reporting, all financial planning processes, and business case support
- Responsibility for month-end management account preparation / consolidation
- Create monthly MI and review with function directors – report and explain monthly division results to directors challenge them in achieving financial targets
- Responsible for all forecasting processes including budget, 5 Year Plan
What do I need?
Capability, Knowledge and Experience:
- Extensive Finance Business Partnering experience, with proven track record of providing insight and guidance to Leadership teams
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to present financial information in a concise and confident manner to both financial and non-financial staff
Education and Qualifications:
- Professional qualification in finance ACCA, ACA, CIMA or similar.
Additional Information
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:
- Annual Bonus + Car Allowance + Private Medical Insurance
- Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
- Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
- Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
- Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
- Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
Plus, so much more!
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
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