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Grafton Banks Finance is assisting a large infrastructure business in Orpington, Kent, (Hybrid), with the recruitment of a Finance Business Partner. Candidates need to be fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) and possess previous experience of project accounting or long-term contract accounting within either the construction, engineering, facilities management, or related sectors to apply. The purpose of the role is to provide financial leadership and support to the Directors & wider team to drive sustainable and profitable performance of the business sector / contract. Strive for constant improvement to raise standards in key decisions areas, taking a forward-looking and commercial view supported by a strong technical toolkit and the ability to breakdown and articulate different options and influence decisions.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Working with the FD in provision of divisional management information in line with Group and Divisional MD requirements (month-end reporting packs).
- Bi-weekly cashflow forecasts
- Key bridge between Finance and Commercial Teams:
- Assist project team QS in production & review of monthly Cost Valuation Reports
- Processing monthly contract accounting
- Project credit control
- Review of Cost Valuation Reports, attendance at monthly reviews
- Labour allocations, staff utilisation
- Ensuring costing accuracy
- Ensuring the correct IT set-up of new projects and employees
- Budgeting and re-forecasting
- Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Key involvement in introduction of new ERP / IT systems
- Ensure implementation of new ways of working are successful and effective
- Assist with ensuring full VAT, CIS, PAYE compliance on company contracts. Escalate issues if required.
- Other duties as maybe directed by the pillar management team or Group Finance.
This business continues its expansion via acquisitions and organically, so its an exciting time to join. Lots of future career opportunities exist for career hungry individuals. This is very much a more commercial value adding finance role. You can expect to receive a package to include a car allowance of £5,500 plus other benefits.
