Finance Business Partner

G3 Systems Ltd; Chiswell; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting company is seeking a Finance Business Partner to manage finances for the Netherlands Ministry of Defence contract. The role involves accurate forecasting and reporting, as well as supporting project financial performance. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years accounting experience and preferably hold a CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company Pension Plan

Life Cover (3.5x annual salary)

Full reimbursement of UK and international travel

Access to a range of salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA is preferred but not essential.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience is required.
• Consideration for QBE accountants is possible.

Responsibilities

• Implement appropriate financial disciplines and controls.
• Support project team with timely management information.
• Provide accurate forecasting and reporting to stakeholders.
• Compile and manage cash flow.
• Champion finance processes and compliance.

Skills

Business Partnering Experience

Long term Project Accounting IFRS15

Engineering/Manufacturing Organisation

Security Cleared or ability to achieve security clearance

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

3 years of accounting experience

Job description

Overview

As our Finance Business Partner, you’ll be an important part of the team, ensuring the smooth and successful delivery of the Netherlands Ministry of Defence contract for G3 Systems Ltd. You’ll help keep our WTB Programme on track by managing finances, cash flow and supporting the achievement of key project milestones.

This full-time position is offered on a two-year fixed-term contract, with a competitive salary of £45,000 per annum and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Finance Business Partner will report to G3 Systems’ Finance Controller and provide comprehensive financial support, and both statutory and MI reporting across all phases of the project delivery lifecycle. You will work closely and act as a Finance Business Partner with the Project Manager and wider Programme team, undertaking the financial reporting aligned with the management reporting calendar together with calculation of required adjustments, WIP and budgeting.

You’ll be based mainly at our Osprey Quay, Portland offices (Dorset), fully embedded within the WTB Project Manager and our wider Programme Management Team to support financial performance. Together, we’ll make sure all commercial project milestones are completed on time and to a high standard. There may be some short-term international travel within Europe, but we’ll discuss this together and make sure it works for you.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and initiative, prepared to champion financial compliance, with a proactive approach to problem-solving, challenge management and take ownership. A driven mindset and the ability to work independently without constant supervision are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce appropriate financial disciplines and controls
• Support the project team in providing accurate and timely management information
• Provide accurate forecasting and reporting to all key stakeholders; and respond to changes in the business
• Proactively work with the project and finance team to compile and manage cash flow, and identify and manage risk
• Revenue Recognition IFRS15
• Present and operate at all levels, both internally and externally
• To speak finance to non-finance managers
• To champion finance processes and compliance to accounting practices, challenging behaviours, and embedding best practice throughout the wider business
• Monitor and ensure the validity of the information available

Qualifications

(Desirable where noted)

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
• May consider a QBE accountant

Skills / Experience

• Business Partnering Experience essential
• Long term Project Accounting IFRS15
• Engineering/Manufacturing Organisation
• Security Cleared or be able to achieve security clearance.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary starting from £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days annual leave
• Life Cover (3.5x annual salary)
• Company Pension Plan
• Full reimbursement of UK and international travel, accommodation, and subsistence expenses in line with company policy
• Complete international work-related medical and travel insurance cover
• Access to a range of salary sacrifice schemes and wellbeing support platforms