Operations Finance Business Partner

Elevation Senior Finance are pleased to be working in partnership with a fast-paced PE Backed Healthcare Group based in the Midlands, South West of Birmingham. They have 10 sites across the UK and are looking at future growth, both organically and through acquisition. They employ over 700 people and have annual revenues worth over £100 Million. As part of the plan to support this growth and future business strategy, they are currently in the market for a new Operations Finance Business Partner to support them. 

This new role will report into the Group Finance Director, with a strong dotted line into the Group Operations Director.  The role will provide critical finance support to the Group Operations Director and his team in the delivery of numerous strategic and transformational operations initiatives across the Group. 

The company is offering a competitive benefits package which includes: - 

• Competitive salary (Up to £65,000 dependent on experience) - With some potential flexibility
• Car Allowance
• Annual Bonus 
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays 
• Hybrid working (2 days a week at the Birmingham office, 3 days WFH)
• Please note, this role will have the occasional need to visit the site in Wales (Periodic)  

The role will have considerable exposure to the senior leadership team and therefore this role represents a great opportunity for the right candidate to make a significant contribution to the performance trajectory of the business alongside achieving rapid, professional growth. 

It will be a varied role with duties to include: - 

• Finance co-pilot and ‘critical friend’ to the Group Operations Director, Divisional Operations Directors and Procurement teams
• Working with the management accounting information prepared by the divisional finance directors and their teams, summarise and provide relevant information and insight into operational performance and performance KPIs
• Analysis of operational performance against budget and rolling forecasts
• Production of both existing as well as development of new and enhanced operational KPIs and performance measures across the group
• Drive the development of a consistent bill of material and standard costing methodology and process
• Provide financial leadership and challenge to maximise working capital efficiency – especially in relation to management of inventory levels
• Supporting the capex approval process, including providing the financial input into operational business cases
• Financial modelling to support a range of projects

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences: -

• Strong management accounting and operational performance measurement skills
• Strong experience in a manufacturing environment
• CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA Qualified
• Experience of standard costing methods and direct labour cost modelling and control
• Ability to work with and influence finance and non-finance colleagues across multiple sites
• Demonstrable analytical and modelling skills
• Possess the ability to balance time effectively across stakeholders and multiple requirements
• A team player with a great work ethic
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated with an inquisitive and curious mind
• A keen eye for detail
• Flexible and pro-active
• Rigorous approach to delivering to deadlines
• Hands-on and willingness to learn

If this role would be of interest, please do not hesitate to get in touch or send your CV in to us!