Finance Business Partner / Management Accountant

Notice Period

3 months

Salary Expectation

£50.000

Executive Summary

A commercially astute and technically gifted Finance Business Partner and Management Accountant with over 15 years of experience driving financial integrity across complex organizational structures.

Currently operating at a Controller level, this candidate specializes in bridging the gap between high-level financial strategy and day-to-day operational excellence. They possess a proven track record in UK & USA GAAP, multi-million-pound grant management, and cross-border tax compliance (NI/ROI/UK).

They are recognized for their ability to stabilize "at-risk" finance functions and implement automated reporting systems that provide real-time business intelligence.

Core Competency Assessment

Technical Expertise

Immediate Value: Ready to lead month-end processes, manage statutory returns, and provide rigorous financial oversight for grant-funded projects.
Growth Potential: With CIMA Chartered status imminent, this candidate is on a clear trajectory toward Head of Finance or Finance Director roles.

Leadership & People

Stakeholder Management: Actively partners with divisional managers to provide "critical friend" oversight on development bids and contract renewals.
Team Development: Currently holds line management responsibility, focusing on mentoring staff and promoting a culture of high integrity and cyber-security awareness.
Process Improvement: Proactive in identifying "bottlenecks" within the finance function and determining best-practice solutions to balance workloads across teams.

Commercial/Business

Strong experience gained across several Industries/Sectors.

Key Qualifications

CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants): Finalist (All exams completed except Strategic Case Study).
AATQB: Advance Certificate in Bookkeeping (Member Status).
AAT: Advance Diploma in Account Technician.
Academic: Bachelor of Arts (Political Science, Education, English).

Strategic Value Add

Financial Architecture: Expert in designing and implementing financial sub-systems and Excel-based models that empower non-financial managers to understand budget variances and KPIs.
Compliance & Post-Brexit Navigation: In-depth knowledge of TSS (Trader Support Service), Intrastat, and ECL (Economic Crime Levy), ensuring seamless trade and regulatory adherence in the post-Brexit landscape.
Grant & Audit Ownership: Highly experienced in managing the rigorous verification audits required by major funders, ensuring 100% compliance and maximizing income recovery.
Operational Efficiency: Drastically reduced month-end closing cycles in previous roles by automating accruals, prepayments, and inter-company reconciliations.

Consultant's Recommendation

"This candidate is far more than a 'number cruncher'; they are a system improver. In our evaluation, they demonstrated a sophisticated understanding of how finance functions must evolve to support modern business needs—particularly in the areas of automation and cross-border compliance. Their transition from high-volume analytical roles in global firms to Controller-level leadership in the third sector highlights their versatility. They are particularly suited for organizations undergoing a system migration or those requiring a 'steady hand' to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional reporting."

Candidate Ref

RME85548244