Associate Finance Business Partner

Shenley Church End
1 month ago
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Overview

Solus is one of the largest body repair groups in the country, wholly owned by Aviva employing over 1000 expert people across 25 UK locations and have repaired over 700,000 vehicles in the last 15 years.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Associate Finance Business Partner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about finance, possess excellent analytical skills, and have a strong desire to drive business success through strategic financial insights.

Responsibilities

Provide support to improve financial processes and reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to ensure the delivery of accurate, relevant, and timely data to drive business decisions.

Support Operations by providing commercial insights to enhance performance and drive growth.

Contribute to ad-hoc projects from a financial perspective, demonstrating agility and adaptability.

Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with operational leads and their teams, fostering collaboration and alignment.

Utilize specialized knowledge in Finance or Business Partnering to deliver impactful results.

Possess a professional qualification in Risk, Auditing, or Accountancy, demonstrating expertise and commitment to excellence.
Qualifications

Desirable Qualificationa and Experience:

Professional qualification in Risk, Auditing, or Accountancy

Experience in finance, accounting, or business partnering role.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
Who are Solus?

Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague:

Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.

Company pension scheme with employer contributions.

33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.

Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.

Share in Aviva's success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.

Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.

Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.
At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you're excited but don't tick every box, we encourage you to apply-your unique skills might be just what we need.

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria-just email us after applying to let us know.

Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days

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