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We are seeking a proactive and skilled Finance Business Partner to join our growing finance team. With an expanding portfolio of projects across multiple business divisions, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success and strategic development of the organisation and to achieve masses of self development and exposure!
Key Responsibilities
Business and Project Support
- Provide financial advice and ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.
- Develop and implement financial models to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
- Review, manage, and monitor staff utilisation compared to agreed targets.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, drive efficiencies, and maintain accuracy.
- Monitor project retention balances regularly.
- Assist with Power BI reporting and dashboard development.
- Support statutory and internal audits.
- Provide ad hoc financial and commercial support as required.
Month-End Project Reporting
- Collaborate with business leads, project managers, and the commercial team to ensure accurate month-end project reporting, including revenue recognition and cost tracking.
- Monitor financial performance by analysing actuals against budgets and forecasts.
- Conduct variance analysis to identify key trends and deviations.
- Review and manage aged WIP balances.
- Prepare detailed business commentary for dashboard reporting.
- Produce monthly status reports and review forecasts with project teams to finalise project reporting.
Budgeting and Forecasting
- Work with management teams to prepare annual budgets and forecasts.
- Support the presentation of budgets and quarterly forecasts to senior leadership.
- Conduct detailed data analysis and trend reviews to aid decision-making.
- Ensure alignment between top-down and bottom-up forecasting approaches.
- Assist in labour forecasting and resource management.
- Evaluate project margins and manage contingencies effectively.
What We're Looking For
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a proven ability to achieve objectives.
- Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to present financial insights clearly.
- Experience using Excel and accounting software.
- Knowledge of Power BI or a willingness to learn.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Experience in a Finance Business Partner role within a contracting or project-based business.
- Familiarity with managing a portfolio of projects, including varying contract terms and clients.
- Commercial awareness and experience in a commercial environment.
- Proven success in stakeholder management and collaboration.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a dynamic role within a growing organisation, offering both strategic and operational challenges.
