This is a newly created role, working for an interesting and dynamic, private equity backed business based in Manchester.
If you're an experienced finance business partner who wants autonomy in your position and unlimited personal growth, this could be the role for you!
Client Details
My client are a fast growing, private equity backed business who are dedicated to driving change across their local area and beyond.
They value energy, ideas and show care and consideration for everyone and everything they touch in their work. Most of all, they enjoy what they do and are dedicated to making a difference.
Description
- 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.
- 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.
Profile
- Previous experience in a strategically/commercially focused Finance Business Partner role
- Previous experience working on and delivering projects against budgets is desirable
- Previous experience working with government contracts is desirable but not essential
- Ability to deliver to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness
- Sound financial modelling skills to assist with financial planning
- Communicates effectively both verbally and written to all levels of the organisation and external parties
Job Offer
Competitive salary plus extensive benefits that can be discussed upon a conversation