Finance Business Partner

Financial Business Partner role that involves being the "face of Finance" at the local level - communicating to / from the Operating Contract to Finance.

Client Details

A multinational electric utility company which operates in the fields of electricity generation and distribution, natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. The company prides itself on responsible growth, responding to the multiple environmental and energy challenges prominent today: reaching energy needs, climate change, security of supply and encouraging resourcefulness. The company has multiple international offices with a fast-paced, rewarding environment and is expecting to grow over the coming years.

Description

Financial Business Partner role that reports into the Senior Finance Business Partner, main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• The "face of Finance" at the local level - communicating to / from the Operating Contract to Finance.

• Partner with the Contract team by providing financial information and interpretation, undertaking proactive analytical and other investigations, contributing to developing a better understanding of the business and improving operational performance.

• Provide expert accounting, reporting and all necessary financial expertise for the sector / contract.

• Balance sheet and Cash flow forecasting

• Assist in the production of the Medium term Cash Budgets for the Central Finance Team.

• Work with contract management to ensure that plans, budgets and forecasts for the contract are both challenging and achievable.

• Partner with the contracts to shape and manage performance KPI's.

• Source and inform the central team of the specific requirements and specifications of the sector / contract.

• Manage the delivery of all financial processes to their BU.

• Provide proactive input into contract negotiations and contract decision making initiatives.

• Attend contract / sector committees and meetings as required, including meetings with the client.Intervene where required to support compliance and alignment objectives.

• Drive for value at the bottom line, with a focus on revenue enhancement / protection and on cost saving opportunities.

• Ad-hoc projects; which may include Contract recovery investigations, implementation and benefits realisations

• Monthly management accounts in line with current accounting standards

Profile

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a minimum 3 years of relevant post qualification experience.

Experience:

• Previous relevant experience in a Finance Business Partner role

• Good financial & commercial acumen

• Ability to analyse complex data with accuracy

• Good communicator and strong inter-personal skills

• Excellent problem solving, analytical and customer service skills

• Excellent planning & administration skills

• Being open to innovation and new ways of working

• Innovative thinking and can do attitude

System

• Strong IT skills with excellent working knowledge of ERP system, at least SAP, MS Office including Excel, Word and Powerpoints

Job Offer

• Salary £50,000-£60,000

• Contributory Pension

• Private Healthcare