Are you ready tochart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we're building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

This is a great opportunity to join our expense management team in this operational Finance Business Partner role, where you'll provide effective delivery of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. You'll be the lead contact for Directorate(s) on all matters relating to their financial management and reporting of management expenses.
What you'll be doing:

• Finance lead for Directorate(s) providing effective expense guidance and challenge on their expense base.
• Interpretation of financial reporting to support GEC member decision making when it comes to expense mgmt.
• Lead the Directorate(s) to make decisions within their expense base to ensure they meet their strategic objectives. Covering sensitive topics such as headcount, promotions and rem review.
• Responsible for the Budget, Reforecast and Monthly reporting for all Divisions within the Directorate(s) and understand this cost base in context with the rest of the company.
• Completion of month end activities including accruals and prepayments, understanding of variances and monitoring of opportunities & vulnerabilities and the production of controls & reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Produce financial calculations in business cases for the Directorate.
• Provide guidance on supplier management linking up with the relevant Procurement colleagues for the Directorate - aiming for consolidation of spend and best commercial outcomes for SJP.

Who we're looking for:

• Qualified Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc) or qualified by experience within similar finance business partnering roles.
• Knowledge and experience of using ERP and expense management systems.
• Knowledge and experience of expense management practices, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to take financial information and articulate it in a clear way to a variety of audiences, from general budget holders up to the GEC member.
• Use historical data and trends to make informed predictions for future planning.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively
• Be able to articulate any impact on a relevant business area as a result of financial decisions and also any further impact to the SJP business or SJP's objectives.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player alongside other Finance Business Partners and the expense management team.

What's in it for you?

Whatever stage of life you're in, our benefits are designed to provide the support, flexibility, and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.

In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme, which reflects both individual and company performance, you'll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing, financial security, and family life.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.

• Private Medical Insurance - company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
• Generous Pension Scheme - a non-contributory employer contribution of 10%, increasing with length of service up to 15%, plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Parental Leave - up to 26 weeks' full pay to support growing families.
• Protection Benefits - company-funded critical illness cover, income protection, and life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments We're an equalopportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessibleand inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stageplease let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk
Research tells usthat applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put offfrom applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been onan extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role andcan demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless ofwhether you tick every box.

What's next?

If you're excitedabout this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're lookingfor, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking'apply' below and our team will be in touch.
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