Opus People Solutions are seeking a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis in Ipswich to join a friendly, growing and vibrant team.

This is a hybrid role where the expectation is 3 days per week in the office, 2 days at home.

You will take responsibility to produce accurate and timely management accounts. You will work closely with the Operational Heads to understand operations including risks, and opportunities, and support with financial information and analysis to assist with decision making.

Experience: We are seeking someone with experience of creating management accounts, with a solid background - the rest we can train.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of accurate monthly management accounts for the division, including accrual calculations and accounting adjustments in accordance with relevant financial reporting standards & company policies
• Prepare variance analysis for operational services and support functions within the division
• Monthly management reporting is produced within a timely manner
• Ensure that budgets are monitored effectively and actions to address any issues are discussed with the Operational Heads
• Scenario planning and financial analysis to support operational decisions
• Full balance sheet reconciliations for the division
• Manage the month-end timetable and communications with all relevant parties
• Assist with the production of budget and forecasts, working closely with the Operational Heads
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, and produce information as/when requested
• Provide support to the Senior Finance Business Partner on financial matters
• Agree, calculate and report KPIs for each service within the division

The good bits, the benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing a day every year of service up to 30 days.
• 2 months full sick pay plus an additional 2 months half sick pay.
• Royal London Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• Lifeworks Staff discount scheme.
• Job related training plus personal development opportunities including qualifications funded.
• Hybrid working
• Ability to buy up to 5 extra days
• Mentorship schemes & volunteering opportunities