Finance Business Partner

Accountant – Business Partnering for Performance Improvement Location: Newport Company: Vertu Vansdirect Basic Salary: Up to £50,000 based on experience Do you want to be part of one of the UK's largest motor retailers? Vertu Motors plc (Vertu) ranks among the UK's largest motor retailers, recognised for its commitment to delivering exceptional service to both customers and employees. Alongside its core business, Vertu has developed a thriving ancillary division, including Vansdirect, an award-winning new van brokerage that has offered unbeatable deals on new vans since 1999. Vansdirect is currently searching for a skilled, commercially-minded Accountant with strong business partnering abilities to join their vibrant Newport team. This role is ideal for a motivated individual eager to drive process improvements, support operational management, and elevate business performance through strategic financial insight. If you're ready for a fresh challenge with a company that values professional development, we'd love to hear from you! About the Role: As an Accountant at Vansdirect, you'll play a critical role in shaping the financial success of our business. Working closely with operational management, you will provide insights and analysis to drive process design and adherence and performance improvement, ensuring our financial operations are accurate, efficient, and fully aligned with our business goals. Key Responsibilities: Financial Management : Oversee and manage all financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. Reporting & Forecasting : Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, and manage budgets and forecasts to ensure the business meets its financial objectives. Commercial Acumen : Leverage your financial expertise to identify areas for improvement, driving cost efficiency, process improvement and business performance. Business Partnering : Collaborate with operational management to provide financial insights that support decision-making, process improvement, and performance optimisation. Working capital management : ensure excellent inventory and debt control to maximise cash generation. Compliance & Integrity : Ensure all financial practices comply with relevant regulations and internal policies. System Management : Use the recently implemented Kerridge Accountancy software along with Vertu in house showroom sales systems to ensue accurate and timely management information to aid decision-making. Required Skills and Experience: Experience : Previous experience as an Accountant, ideally in a fast passed industry and with evidence of successful business partnering with operational teams. Analytical & Strategic Thinking : Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive process improvement and enhance performance through financial insights. Communication & Collaboration : Exceptional communication skills to work effectively with operational managers, providing actionable insights that support the broader business strategy. Technical Proficiency : Solid understanding of Kerridge Accountancy software (preferred, but not essential). Leadership & change management : Strong leadership abilities, with excellent numerical, organisational, and problem-solving skills and proven track record of delivering change to drive performance improvements. Proactive Mindset : A solution-oriented approach with a commitment to driving continuous improvement. Why Join Vansdirect? At Vansdirect, we're proud to invest in the personal and professional development of our team members, offering unmatched career growth in the motor retail industry. We provide: 25 Days Holiday (increasing with length of service) + Bank Holidays Access to Our Online Rewards Platform for cashback and discounts with a wide range of retailers Preferential Service Rates & Colleague Purchase Scheme Share Incentive Scheme Pension Plan Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave Ongoing Training and Career Development Opportunities Ready to drive your career forward with Vertu Vansdirect? Apply now to make a real impact in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment! #LI-NP1 TPBN1_UKTJ