Commercial Finance Business Partner - East Leeds - #2145648

This business is a fast-growing, multi-site operator with a strong reputation for quality service delivery.

Having built a strong track record in its sector, the business is now entering an exciting phase of growth, with further expansion planned.

The business are therefore now looking to hire a Commercial Business Partner into a newly created role to work closely with the Commercial FD, taking ownership of the commercial and financial reporting that underpins decision-making across the group - from weekly performance reporting and utilisation analysis to budget management and new site openings.

The role would be ideally suited to a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified accountant with at least two years' post-qualified experience, looking for a varied, hands-on commercial finance role with genuine exposure to operations and real influence over how the position develops.

This is a newly created role within a business on a clear growth trajectory, offering the right candidate the opportunity to shape the position and progress alongside the company's expansion!


Key duties will include:

• Producing weekly KPI reports and cost analysis to keep sites operating within budget
• Liaising with regional and site managers on staffing levels and budgets
• Analysing weekly activity data to support utilisation targets
• Preparing performance analysis for board meetings
• Visiting sites to review staffing against demand levels
• Supporting the setup of new sites, including staff budgeting
• Preparing business cases and ad hoc investigations into site performance

The successful candidate will:

• Be CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified with a minimum of 2 years' post-qualified experience - Essential
• Be confident reading and interpreting a P&L - Essential
• Hold a full, clean driving licence for regular site visits - Essential
• Have strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills - Essential
• Have excellent attention to detail and a proactive, flexible approach - Essential
• Have previous exposure to a multi-site or operational environment - Highly desirable

What's on offer:

• A newly created role with real scope to shape its direction
• Fantastic career progression within a fast-growing business
• Please note this is an office based position