OverviewElement has an opportunity for a Finance Manager / Business Partner to join our growing team and support our Materials Testing Cluster in UK. This is a great opportunity to develop your Finance career within a Global testing, inspection and certification TIC business.ResponsibilitiesProvision of financial data to GMs to partner and support business growthProducing management information, cash flow forecasts and provide commentary on resultsPreparation of annual budget and forecasting plansPerformance management - including daily tracking and margin leadership metric reviewsPartner with BU leadershipDevelop and improve control environment through partnering with ops/commercial teams on root cause and resolution actionRegular site visits to partner with General Manager, operation directors and relevant functionsSkills / QualificationsACA, ACCA or CIMA preferredProven experience as a Finance Manager / Business PartnerGood ability to communicate clearly and partner with GM and senior stakeholdersGood team working skillPositive attitude and pro-active thinking, initiative thinking and flexible approachAbility to identify issues and areas of improvement through analysisExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent numeracy skills and analytical mindsetDisplays a 'can-do' mentality which is focussed on targets and deadlinesPersists in overcoming obstaclesA self-starter; does not wait for others to solve problemsAbility to prioritise workloads and work within a fast paced, changing environmentCompany OverviewElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.Diversity StatementAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr