Finance Business Partner

Smiths Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Company Description

Smiths Group designs, manufactures and delivers smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by improving the world through smarter engineering.

We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and better-connected world, across four major global markets: Energy, General Industry, Security & Defence, and Aerospace. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs 14,600 colleagues in over 50+ countries.

This pioneering spirit continues to drive us today, underpinned by our powerful culture. Improving our world is what we do, how we think, and how we will continue to use our passion for technology and engineering to tackle our customers' biggest challenges today and in the future. We're looking for people with curious minds who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.

Visit us at - www.smiths.com

Job Description

Working with senior management to deliver crucial management reporting, providing analysis and insight to improve decision-making and offer valuable insights into business performance.

Responsibilities

• Own, develop and improve the monthly financial and management reporting to provide accurate and actionable data to Functional Management
• Work with stakeholders to identify and implement initiatives to improve value and support the business cost optimisation initiative
• Maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring that policies & procedures are in place and are adhered to by stakeholders
• Own and manage the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of information to stakeholders
• Modelling future plans, forecasts, estimates and scenarios
• Assist with the continued development of our systems, processes and documentation
• Assist with ad hoc projects or information requests as required
• Maintenance of the delegation of authority

Qualifications

• Education: ACA/CIMA/recognised accounting qualification
• Technical skills: SAP ERP experience, advanced excel skills, and Oracle Planning and Consolidation Systems an advantage, Strong technical accounting knowledge, experience gained in a large, international multi-business organisation
• Analytical abilities: Proven ability to analyse financial data and present insights to support decision-making
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to deliver clear insights and the big picture
• Process improvement: Ability to identify opportunities for process enhancement and drive continuous improvement.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.