Senior Finance Business Partner Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
As the senior finance business partner, you will support the finance director in leading the finance planning and budgeting process, providing finance analysis and advice in business decision-making; and helping the business to better understand business performance (KPI and Metrics);
You will be responsible in working with a number of business areas in financial capacity to provide them with finance advice, and to evaluate business opportunities and to provide options and scenarios for business decisions.
Key responsibilities:
You will support the finance director in streamlining and automating the annual budget and reforecasting process across the company;
You will be responsible to set up KPI and primary metrics for the business and key business areas to effectively report and monitor their performance;
You will be responsible for working with the budget holders to create accurate, timely annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts based on group objectives.
You will also be responsible for monthly reporting and conduct monthly review meeting with relevant budget holders, and continuously monitor the budgeting result;
You will also continue to improve and streamline processes in finance and the operational areas, to consistently drive efficiency and identify cost savings.
You will be involved in any other finance projects such as system implementation etc.
To effectively and efficiently carry out the above responsibilities, you will need to understand and communicate effectively the operational opportunities, risks and sensitivities associated with the financial forecasts and support the budget holder in managing these.
You will need to be able to challenge and influence senior stakeholders to ensure best value for money for any investment and to drive better financial result.
Skills and Requirements:
- ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualified;
- Experience in a corporate accounting or finance role, preferable in a gaming company or creative industry;
- Extensive experiences in performing budgeting and forecasting processes, KPI and performance reporting;
- Excellent analytical skills
- Solving complex problems and working on initiatives
- Flexible approach in introducing new procedures and considering the general business acceptance
- Making difficult or unpopular decisions
- Managing and influencing senior stakeholders, including those from a non-financial background
Our Global Benefits & Perks
- Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
- £500 annual Learning Budget — to spend on Learnerbly
- Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
- Compassionate Leave — regardless of who it is, whether you've miscarried, or a lost a pet, you don't need to tell us why
- Birthday Present — £150 voucher or a charity donation
- Birthday Day off — to celebrate your birthday away from work each year
- Caregiver Leave — up to 5 days each year to support your loved ones
- New baby gift — £250 toward a meal delivery or cleaning service
- Remote Working Budget – for remote workers to get out of the house
- Pension scheme — to finance those golden years
- Socials — office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
- And even more benefits based on your location!
If you're based in the UK
- 29 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays - we're flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what's important to you
- Long Service Days - 2 extra days added on your 2nd & 4th anniversaries with us.
- Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
- Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash
- Enhanced Family Leave - Primary caregivers; 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay, Secondary caregivers; 2 weeks full pay
- Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!
- Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.
About us
Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE; an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.
We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the best selling and most loved games of all time. We're a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible.If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh and Budapest and are happy to sponsor your relocation to one of these cities.
If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh, Budapest and consider WFH candidates.
