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Is the grind of month-end becoming unbearable? You love working in finance but don’t love your job. Month-end consumes weeks not days. And you’re even starting to question why you studied CIMA before the next month-end hits Although there’s month-end activities as the Finance Business Partner these are in the minority and limited to days not weeks. The majority of the Finance Business Partner role will be challenging stakeholders to think at 50,000 feet not 5. Forward facing, true business partnering and ultimately adding value through your work. A genuine role for any business partner who is CIMA qualified.You’ll be creating dynamic models translating potential situations into financial outcomes. So if you enjoy dealing with non-financial stakeholders and modelling in spreadsheets or even Power BI now, read on.Your new role (Finance Business Partner)The key responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner are to:Challenge stakeholders across the business to think bigger, moving from ideas and concepts to tangible outcomes and income generating servicesCreate and maintain dynamic models providing sensitivity analysis, revenue and expense forecastingTranslate the annual budget into meaningful KPIs and leading indicators which can be tracked, monitored and challenged throughout the yearMaintain a finger on the pulse, staying one step ahead of any issues, helping to drive awareness, action and accountabilityAnalyse the profitability of different channels and products driving improved financial performanceSupport business cases.Reporting into the Head of FP&A, the Finance Business Partner will have a unique opportunity to drive the financial performance of the business. The hiring manager’s style is naturally supportive and although they will challenge you professionally they’re not going to