Site FP&A and Business Partnering Leader

Job Description SummaryThe role is a critical part of the business commercial finance function reporting into the site Finance Director. The role is to design, implement & run all core FP&A processes including covering short, medium & long-range forecasting & reporting processes. You will be a critical partner to the Finance Director as well as each area of the business to define financial plans and then drive execution towards them. It is expected that part of this responsibility will be to improve the planning process itself, using FLIGHT DECK tools where appropriate, including exploring opportunities to automate, digitise and eliminate waste.You will be responsible for all areas of FP&A (including income and cash) and will have management responsibility of the team under you in which to achieve it.In tandem, you will be responsible for business partnering with the Product Leadership teams at site to drive results and manage the risks and opportunities as they arise.You should be able to engage with your customers to be a trusted business partner by enabling profitable growth & proactively managing risk. You will need to form close relationships and be able to leverage relationships, both within and outside of Finance.Job DescriptionRoles and ResponsibilitiesOverall responsibility for the design, implementation and execution of all core FP&A processes as well as the continual improvement of themDay to day management of the FP&A team including setting priorities, dividing responsibilities, driving process improvements etcMonthly & quarterly reporting actuals, design of insightful forward-looking analytics and management of key risks and opportunities for the Finance Director and site leadership teamEngage with a broad range of colleagues, including other Finance teams, business partners and operational teams in order to ensure a timely and accurate monthly and quarterly closeA focus on FLIGHT DECK, finding opportunities to identify waste and put plans and actions in place to eliminate and improve productivityWriting & presentation of financial performance packs where requiredDevelopment of reporting framework, identifying key metrics and KPIs that drive performance of the businessProviding key cover for the Finance Director where required including providing cover for the commercial finance process where requiredAdhoc reporting and analysis as directed Essential RequirementsFully qualified professional accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/QBE) with post qualification experience in a large companyStrong understanding of P&L, balance sheets and cash flow statementsStrong presentation skillsUnderstanding of key Accounting standards (IFRS and US GAAP depending upon role) or demonstrable ability to learn new ones where requiredBe able to show you can develop strong cross functional relationships & networks in order to complete your work.  Demonstrable past in working collaboratively in teams and using influence to drive outcomesExperience working in manufacturing, costing or working with products in a financial roleStrong excel and power point skillsSelf-starter who can work off their own initiativeStrong analytical mind and the ability to describe not just what happened, but whyAble to fluently speak and write in English languagePreferential Experience and SkillsUser of Oracle with experience of system implementation and upgrade projectsFP&A experience including setting budgets and variance analysisStrong influencing skills and ability to partner with the businessOrganised.  Be able to plan, communicate and execute according to defined timescalesGood communicator – both within and outside of the Finance functionGE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSSApplications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No