The Vella Group is a well-established accident repair specialist with over 30 years of experience, helping people get their vehicles back on the road after an accident. We pride ourselves on providing a quality service which has resulted in our success and growth.

As a recognised industry leader, The Vella Group currently operate 16 sites with ambition to grow ever further in the future. Now is an exciting time to join as we embark on a journey of expansion and innovation within the industry!

As a Branch Finance Business Partner, you will support the Regional FBP and Finance Manager in running the Finance Business Partner function.

Please note that this role can be based anywhere within our Region.

Collaboration is a key aspect of this role. You will work closely with Branch Managers to ensure they have a good understanding of their performance using variance analysis and operational, financial and customer focused KPI measures. You will also support them with the creation of weekly forecasts ensuring it is produced accurately and also achievable. You will support the Regional Finance Business Partner with analysis and ensure data and reporting is accurate and timely.

The role will also involve helping monitor and report on key financial metrics, ensuring that all financial information is accurate and up-to-date. You will help in preparing presentations and reports for senior management, highlighting financial performance and potential areas for improvement. Additionally, you will support ad hoc financial projects, from cost-saving initiatives to profitability analysis.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend and contribute to weekly Team meetings.
• Supporting the Finance Manager and Regional FBP's to produce regional P&L budgets, in line with process.
• Working with the Core Finance Team to ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Support branch managers with understanding their financial results and operational KPI’s.
• Drive improvements in working capital management at branch level ensuring we have accurate data for stocks and WIP.
• Supporting the Finance Manager and Regional FBP's to produce monthly management accounts, working to ensure completion within 4 working days.
• Supporting the Finance Manager and Regional FBP's to produce month end P&L and operational KPI reporting, working on budget variance, trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting the Finance Manager and Regional FBP's to produce weekly P&L forecasts, working to provide accurate data and analysis for the senior leadership and management teams.
• Supporting on ad hoc reporting as required on operational finance performance.

ABOUT YOU:

• The ideal candidate will be AAT Qualified with some experience working in a commercial environment
• You will have had exposure to producing Management Accounts, but not necessarily ultimate responsibility
• You will be a proficient Excel user.
• You will be willing to undertake occasional travel to the various sites within the region.

BENEFITS:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Internal and external training.
• Pension scheme and death in service insurance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Perkbox - Access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and rewards.
• MediCash - Free healthcare scheme
• Childcare vouchers or workplace nursery benefit
• Free parking