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Department: Finance Location: Bolton
Description
As a Finance Business Partner at Sumer, supporting Cowgills, you will report directly to the Group Operational Financial Controller whilst working closely with the Managing Partner and wider leadership team. This is a highly visible role where business partnering is at the heart of success.
We're looking for someone who can go beyond the numbers. Alongside taking ownership of core finance activities including management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, you'll bring financial insight to life - helping stakeholders understand the story behind the data, identifying opportunities and risks, and influencing decisions that drive business performance and growth.
You'll act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team, providing commercial challenge, guidance, and clarity to support strategic decision-making. This is a role for someone who enjoys combining strong technical finance foundations with genuine business partnering to create meaningful commercial impact.
The Role:
In this role you will: Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, alongside insightful variance analysis and commentary. Deliver robust KPI reporting and performance analysis, providing meaningful insights that support business decision-making. Partner with the Managing Partner, leadership team, and operational managers to drive performance, improve accountability, and support strategic objectives. Translate financial data into actionable recommendations, helping stakeholders understand business performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Lead the annual budgeting and planning process, alongside regular forecasting and performance monitoring. Experience operating within an audited environment, with a strong understanding of financial controls, compliance requirements, and statutory reporting obligations. Provide commercial insight and analysis to support strategic initiatives and key business decisions. Take responsibility for all group reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of monthly and ad hoc reporting. Oversee the preparation of year-end statutory financial statements. Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including reconciliations, expenses, VAT, and payables/receivables. Collaborate with the Group Senior FP&A Manager to align reporting, planning, and wider business strategy. Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, controls, and processes to support efficiency and scalability. Monitor and control costs to ensure alignment with budgets and business objectives. Support financial integration, reporting, and analysis relating to acquisitions and mergers.
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The Person:
You will have: A ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification with a minimum of four years' post-qualified experience. Proven Finance Business Partnering experience, with the ability to influence stakeholders and turn financial information into meaningful business insight. Previous line management experience, with the ability to lead, develop, and support a high-performing team. Experience working within a group, multi-entity, or otherwise complex business environment. Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, business integrations, or organisational change initiatives. Experience working within a small or growing finance team, with the ability to support business growth and change. Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. Experience operating within an audited environment, with a strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and statutory reporting requirements. Advanced Excel skills and strong overall IT literacy. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Confidence using data and technology to assess performance, manage risk, and support decision-making. This is an opportunity to join a growing business where you'll have real visibility, influence, and impact. You'll work closely with senior leaders, play a key role in shaping business performance, and be part of a wider group with ambitious growth plans. As Sumer continues to expand, there will be many opportunities to develop your career, broaden your responsibilities, and progress within a fast-growing organisation.
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