Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Business Partner to drive the financial and operational performance within our PE\-backed business.

What We Offer

Competitive salary

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Length of service awards

Hybrid

Professional Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan (including gym and shopping discounts)

Employee Assistance Programme

Celebration Day (use it to celebrate a significant event in your life)

Car insurance discount with LV

Employee Pension Scheme

Employee Engagement Budget (funds for team outings and activities)

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Since 1994, ABL 1 Touch has been a market\-leading vehicle repair business, working in partnership with insurance companies. We pride ourselves not only on the quality of our work but also on providing excellent customer service.

As a Finance Business Partner you will take full ownership of the financial performance for specific regions within our business, giving you clear accountability and the opportunity to collaborate with key stakeholders to drive measurable success and improvements. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape processes, benchmark success, and play a pivotal role in decision\-making during an exciting period of growth.

Key responsibilities of a Finance Business Partner will include:

Connect operational understanding with financial impact to enhance decision\-making

Collaborate with budget holders to identify under\-performance early and address swiftly

Partner with senior operational business partners to deliver initiatives that boost profitability

Develop a deep understanding of the cost\-base and spearhead opportunities for improved efficiency Reporting

Take full ownership of the month\-end process for your assigned sites, ensuring management accounts are prepared accurately, insightfully, and within agreed timelines.

Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a clear and accurate understanding of the Balance Sheet and its impact on cash flow.

Continuously improve the efficiency of month\-end processes by identifying opportunities for iterative enhancements and addressing inefficient working practices.

Own the budget and forecast process for partnered teams

Empower budget holders to take ownership of their financial outcomes

Ensure planning inputs are understood, with targets that are ambitious yet achievable.

Proactively identify risks and opportunities, mitigating challenges while capitalising on potential gains.

Lead by example within the finance team; have a can\-do attitude, work collaboratively, show natural curiosity and a desire to problem\-solve

Own the P\&L for partnered teams while driving best\-practice across the organisation.

Form a tight bond with other Finance Business partners and ensure learning is shared across the teams.

Skills and experience required as a Finance Business Partner:

Proven experience in commercial finance, management accounting and financial planning

Proficiency in accounting software and advanced excel

Excellent communication skills for presenting financial information to non\-financial stakeholders

Accounting qualification

Experience of Netsuite (preferable) and PowerBI (not essential)

This role is ideal for ambitious accountants who thrive on driving tangible improvements in a high\-growth environment while shaping the future of a dynamic organisation. As a PE\-backed business, we are likely to experience significant events during your tenure, such as acquisitions or investments, offering a unique chance for you to professionally develop and enhance your professional experience to further your career opportunities.

Joining our team at ABL1 Touch means becoming part of a dynamic organisation that values its employees and provides opportunities for professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment.

ABL 1 Touch are committed to growing and maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive work environment. Our goal is to develop inclusive work activities and projects that bring together people with different experiences and backgrounds. Through this we aim to make sure everyone can be at their best at work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at workforus@abl1touch.com

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