Fast paced, dynamic working environment
Flexible/hybrid working platform
Opportunity to progress

Finance Business PartnerManchester (hybrid)Salary £50,000 - £60,000 + bonus+ comprehensive benefits Medlock Partners have recently been exclusively engaged by our client, a rapidly expanding Private Equity backed professional services business based in Manchester as they look to appoint a qualified Finance Business Partner in a newly created role. Priding themselves on their exceptional business culture, collaborative and friendly working environment, our client offers a dynamic and fun place to work which will allow the successful candidate to develop as a finance professional within a supportive organisation. Reporting into the Head of F,P&A, the Finance Business Partner will be the finance lead and oversee the financial aspects of each project as it progresses. You will be focused on time-based projects that have their own individual budgets and deliverables and will be expected to provide ongoing reports on the financial performance and KPI’s of these projects. These projects include government awarded projects as well as internal strategic projects, including IT. You will be responsible for holding project managers responsible for financial performance, timely reporting against any contractual obligations as well as providing key KPI’s for monthly board packs. Responsibilities:• In conjunction with the Project/Contract Manager create and maintain budgets for all financial aspects of projects• Analyse and approve outgoing expenses in line with agreed budgets.• Ensure all financial risk of each project is captured in the company business plan and in the project risk register.• Work with AR & AP to ensure timely payments and receipts of any funds or subsidies.• Business partner with key stakeholders to streamline financial processes to support the timely and efficient completion of projects within budget.• Working with Project/Contract Manager to provide timely and clear reporting on key financials and key KPI’s of projects to be included in any reporting packs.• Work with the project team to maintain and create any relevant financial models.• Flag any risks to the budget to the project/contract manager and senior financial team along with potential options to mitigate.• Track the NPV’s and IRRs of the project to ensure they are on track and deliver correct returns to investors.• Identify ways to streamline costs and enhance commercials to improve project returns.• Work with the PMO to provide financial analysis for any future business cases required.• Support the assessment of claims and payment reconciliation. Requirements: • Commercially focused Management Accountant, preferably worked in project related business.• Positive and proactive personality with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders.• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Ability to demonstrate high attention to detail and show strong analytical skills.• Advanced computer literacy skills, particularly in Excel.• Effective organisational and time management skills. The ideal candidate will a commercially focused Management Accountant who has, either worked in a Project based organisation in a commercial capacity, or has the personality and drive to succeed in a full finance business partnering remit. The successful candidate will have a high level of attention to detail, a proactive attitude and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders to deliver tasks on time. In addition to a fantastic business environment, our client is offering a flexible/hybrid working platform and excellent benefits package. The business also operates a “promote from within ” culture therefore, the successful candidate will have excellent career progression prospects.

Finance Business Partner

Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager