Senior Finance Business Partner

Connect44 is a company that truly values its employees and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Connect 44 are currently hiring for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Bracknell Office on a Hybrid Basis. The role is responsible for Ledger Maintenance, Financial Control, and Reporting for a Country/Group of Countries.

Available Positions: 1 position

Job type: Permanent

Job Ref. Number: SRFBP

• Responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting statements of the assigned entities, together with annual audit coordination and preparation.
• Financial Control and Reporting duties for the entities.
• Monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Customer Credit Checks.
• Provision of banking details for RFQs, new supplier or customer forms.
• Providing analysis and insight, linking financial reports to business strategies.
• Contributing to key decision making.
• Implementing changes to ensure that key targets are met.
• Acting as a financial advisor - offering general financial support to commercial decision makers.
• Undertaking project-based work for specific strategies, projects, or business initiatives including Profitability & Cash flow modelling.
• Responsible for the monthly reporting to the financing partners as needed.
• Cash planning requirements & liquidity monitoring of the entities (t/w Group Treasurer).
• Maintenance, control, and ownership of the entities' general ledger (t/w Accounting Services & Invoice Processing teams).
• Posting/controlling of the accounts payable (t/w Accounting Services & Invoice Processing teams).
• Monitoring/Collections of the overdues for C44 (t/w Cash & Treasury team).
• Building and maintaining relationships with senior managers and their departments including Operations, People & Culture, Administration & Sales.
• Interaction with external partners (e.g., tax, finance, etc.) & primary audit contact.
• Preparation of all declarations or submissions to 3rd party accountants as required (e.g., Sales tax/VAT, Statistical and Credit Bureau Reporting).
• Provide cover on other ledger entities as required (during holidays, etc.).
• Active role in improving the Connect44 processes (e.g., development of ERP, and MI).
• Application of Professional Accounting Qualification and expertise to deliver independent Business Insights, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities to your day-to-day tasks.