Finance Business Partner

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization based in Birmingham is seeking a seasoned Business Partner to deliver financial and commercial support. The successful applicant will have the expertise to manage financial risks, oversee budgeting processes, and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders. This role promises competitive remuneration and an enticing benefits package in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Supportive and professional environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience.
• Commercial experience in large contract management preferred.
• Advanced Excel and modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance and Operations directors for decision making.
• Prepare annual budgets and reforecasting.
• Provide financial oversight on contracts.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Job description

• High profile role delivering financial and commercial support .
• Business Partner with senior leaders in finance and operations.

About Our Client

The organisation is a well-established, large corporation based in Birmingham. The company has a significant presence in the industry and is renowned for its commitment to excellence.

Job Description

• Business Partner Account and Operations Directors ensuring strong commercial and operational decision making, managing financial risks and opportunities.

• Develop strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, customers and subcontractors.

• Work with the wider finance team to continually develop KPIs and ensure that end users are focusing on the right metrics to drive profitable growth.

• Preparation and review of annual budgets and reforecasting.

• Month end journals and accounts closure.

• Preparation and review of monthly management information including in depth variance analysis and underlying performance reporting.

• Prepare monthly business review pack and present at MD/Head of Finance monthly meeting.

• Balance sheet reviews and compliance with Group Accounting Manual, maintaining a full and up to date understanding of SAP and Nexus.

• Promote working capital improvements through timely, accurate contract billing and active management of debt ledgers.

• Calculate and manage the financial risks and opportunities across all contracts in the patch.

• Financial oversight for all contract amendments and service pricing, ensuring pricing strategy is applied consistently.

• Challenge and appraise investment decisions

• Delivering proactive ad-hoc financial analysis to support business unit decision making

• Visibility on site to support operators as and when the business requires

• Line manage and develop a team

The Successful Applicant

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA with 3+ years of post-qualification experience

• Commercial experience gained in large contract management (FM experience is desirable but not essential)

• Preparation and review of budgeting and forecasting

• Advanced excel and modelling

• Clear evidence of Business Partnering with non-financial colleagues up to a senior level

• Be comfortable working with uncertainty and in a fast paced environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management.

• Well-developed critical thinking and problem solving with an ability to clearly present outcomes and influence stakeholders.

• Results orientated, with ability to take decisions when necessary and the resilience to be challenged.

• A team player but with the ability to work on own initiative.

• Line management experience.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary range of £60-65000
• An attractive benefits package
• The opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment