Finance Business Partner
1 day ago
Liverpool
Kenny Recruit are working with a fast-growing, nationwide property business who have an ambitious vision and a strong track record of delivering high-quality accommodation across the UK to find a Finance Business Partner. As our client continue their growth journey, we are looking to strengthen their finance function with the appointment of a talented and driven Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in a new area of the business focussed on property acquisition and development. The Finance Business Partner will be responsible for overseeing the finances, budgeting, cost tracking, cost reduction initiatives, and value creation across the developments arm of the business, through which all group construction and development activities are managed. In addition to financial oversight, the role will also involve providing operational support by assisting with procurement and other development-related activities to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve overall efficiency. The successful candidate will be newly qualified or currently studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, with strong Excel skills and a genuine interest in data and insight. They will be commercially minded, curious, and proactive, with the confidence to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders. This role will suit an ambitious individual looking to develop within a visible, commercially focused environment and progress their career. Pay: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) discretionary bonus Location: Liverpool – 4/5 days in the office required. Working hours: 9:00am - 6.00pm Key Responsibilities: • Support the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts, • Produce financial analysis, insights, and commentary for senior management and directors, • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes, • Partner with operational teams to drive performance and support decision-making, • Identify and implement process, reporting, and control improvements, • Contribute to projects, systems enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives, • Manage supplier relationships and negotiate competitive pricing opportunities, • Research suppliers and manufacturers to secure cost savings through direct sourcing and procurement strategies, • Analyse development costs across different locations to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements, • Take ownership of the finance function for the development/construction division, including financial reporting, reconciliations, cost allocation, invoice processing, stakeholder liaison, and ensuring accuracy across financial controls and reporting processes Requirements: • Newly qualified or studying ACA / ACCA / CIMA, • Strong Excel skills and a natural interest in data and insight, • Someone who is curious, commercially minded and wants to get involved, • Confident communicator - able to engage with non-finance stakeholders Next Steps… Shortlisted candidates will obviously be contacted for this specific role and if you haven’t heard from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We'd love to give feedback to every applicant but due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, unfortunately this just isn't possible. We will keep your CV on file to contact you with regards to future roles and any other advice to help you. Alternatively, feel free to contact us for a chat