Senior Finance Business Partner - Futures Division
- Confidential
- Donington Le Heath, Leicestershire
- Sep 22, 2022
Full time
Banking
Finance
Job Description
Ibstock plc is a market leading manufacturer and partner of choice for innovative clay and concrete building products, building the face of Britain for over 200 years.
We re no ordinary manufacturing business. Through our principal products of clay bricks, brick components, concrete roof tiles, concrete stone masonry substitutes, concrete fencing, pre-stressed concrete products and concrete rail products, we re committed to providing new solutions to today s social and environmental challenges for the new build housing and domestic repair, maintenance, improvement markets (RMI) and infrastructure.
Many of our long-standing customer relationships have lasted over 40 years. Our customer focus is based on quality, service and consistency and our service-led ethos is one of the key drivers in the growth of our market share over the past 10 years.
The Futures Division was set up in January 2022 to accelerate our growth plans. It is focused on anticipating and delivering future growth opportunities arising from two key trends in the construction industry: sustainability and a new wave of industrialisation of the construction processes. Part of the role of the finance function is to help drive the appropriate strategic direction of the division to achieve it s aspirational targets as well as ensure continuous alignment to the overall objectives and expectations of Ibstock PLC.
As our Senior Finance Business Partner for the Futures Division, you will work closely with the Finance Director to perform the following:
Driving integration of M&A Business Unites
Be the interface point to deliver financial integration plans (ahead of acquisition)
Create and develop a consistent reporting framework for financial reporting
Managing performance review KPIs and reporting for BAU performance controls - ensuring group reporting requirements are met
This is a central role around maintaining the financial reports to track performance for BAU operations but also a major focus on pipeline delivery and conversion tracking for ensuring that M&A targets are on track for returns based on business case.
The role is also responsible for setting and monitoring the performance of each BU in line with their
set budgets. It is required to work closely with the Business Finance team for transactional support.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:
Key controller of timing management, focus on governance and cadence
Key controller of finance project management, including being the finance lead on investment cases
Act as key interface point for local BUs for consolidation of results
Support M&A activity around evaluation and diligence activity
Drive the integration process following M&A activity ensuring plans are in place and milestones achieved
Own and control the transactions within the Futures BU (including responsible for recharging of costs across Future BUs)
Provide necessary financial management, control, and analysis/insight for the business.
Instigate and hold monthly/regular review meetings with all stakeholders and budget holders
Responsibility for producing 3/5 Year Plan
Ensure efficient month end process
Don t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock PLC we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering you to be your true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Please note: it is our policy to verify all relevant qualifications. You will be required to provide substantive proof of your qualifications, so that we can verify them with the awarding body.
Ibstock PLC are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age
We re no ordinary manufacturing business. Through our principal products of clay bricks, brick components, concrete roof tiles, concrete stone masonry substitutes, concrete fencing, pre-stressed concrete products and concrete rail products, we re committed to providing new solutions to today s social and environmental challenges for the new build housing and domestic repair, maintenance, improvement markets (RMI) and infrastructure.
Many of our long-standing customer relationships have lasted over 40 years. Our customer focus is based on quality, service and consistency and our service-led ethos is one of the key drivers in the growth of our market share over the past 10 years.
The Futures Division was set up in January 2022 to accelerate our growth plans. It is focused on anticipating and delivering future growth opportunities arising from two key trends in the construction industry: sustainability and a new wave of industrialisation of the construction processes. Part of the role of the finance function is to help drive the appropriate strategic direction of the division to achieve it s aspirational targets as well as ensure continuous alignment to the overall objectives and expectations of Ibstock PLC.
As our Senior Finance Business Partner for the Futures Division, you will work closely with the Finance Director to perform the following:
Driving integration of M&A Business Unites
Be the interface point to deliver financial integration plans (ahead of acquisition)
Create and develop a consistent reporting framework for financial reporting
Managing performance review KPIs and reporting for BAU performance controls - ensuring group reporting requirements are met
This is a central role around maintaining the financial reports to track performance for BAU operations but also a major focus on pipeline delivery and conversion tracking for ensuring that M&A targets are on track for returns based on business case.
The role is also responsible for setting and monitoring the performance of each BU in line with their
set budgets. It is required to work closely with the Business Finance team for transactional support.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:
Key controller of timing management, focus on governance and cadence
Key controller of finance project management, including being the finance lead on investment cases
Act as key interface point for local BUs for consolidation of results
Support M&A activity around evaluation and diligence activity
Drive the integration process following M&A activity ensuring plans are in place and milestones achieved
Own and control the transactions within the Futures BU (including responsible for recharging of costs across Future BUs)
Provide necessary financial management, control, and analysis/insight for the business.
Instigate and hold monthly/regular review meetings with all stakeholders and budget holders
Responsibility for producing 3/5 Year Plan
Ensure efficient month end process
Don t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock PLC we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering you to be your true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Please note: it is our policy to verify all relevant qualifications. You will be required to provide substantive proof of your qualifications, so that we can verify them with the awarding body.
Ibstock PLC are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age
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