Finance Business Partner

Vinci; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industry is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide financial guidance and support for effective business operations. The successful candidate will manage financial reporting, assist in budgeting and forecasting, and support project accounting while fostering strong relationships across the organization. This role demands a proactive individual with a solid accounting background and excellent analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience in financial planning, analysis, or management accounting.
• Experience in business partnering and providing financial guidance.
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure transactions are accurately recorded and compliant with accounting rules.
• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly financial reports with actionable insights.
• Support Project Managers in financial understanding and project monitoring.

Skills

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Cash management experience

Proactive problem-solving

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Reporting to: Business Unit General Manager
Functional Reporting to: Regional Financial Controller
Business Unit: OPS
Purpose of the Position

Provision of accurate and timely financial information, decision support, and performance analysis to the Business Unit General Manager (BUGM) to assist with the effective running of the business unit. Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with operational and administrative staff within the business unit, working within a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities & Duties
General Accounting

• Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in a timely manner in accordance with Group and accounting rules.
• Post general ledger journals.
• Monitor and report off-balance sheet commitments.
• Apply technical accounting knowledge to ensure correct treatment of financial transactions.

Project Accounting & Support

• Support Project Managers in understanding their projects.
• Coach/train Project Managers on the Project Accounting Systems to enable effective project monitoring.
• Function as a trusted advisor on financial matters, translating complex financial data into business-relevant insights.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly financial reports.
• Provide actionable insights based on financial data to improve business performance.
• Conduct regular analysis of key performance indicators (e.g. invoice lag, debtors, variances, productive hours), and communicate findings to all stakeholders.
• Perform quarterly project reviews with the BUGM to ensure project performance is properly and prudently assessed.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Actively support the annual budget preparation process.
• Assist the BUGM in obtaining market intelligence to facilitate strategy and budget formulation.
• Participate in the quarterly reforecasting of business unit financial performance.
• Monitor and track performance against budget, providing variance analysis and recommending corrective actions.
• Support the BUGM in managing overhead spend in line with budget.

Cash Management

• Evaluate the creditworthiness of new and existing clients.
• Maximise invoicing and ensure effective and efficient credit control within the business unit.
• Identify cost drivers and opportunities for cost reduction.
• Ensure supplier setup and payments are completed in accordance with control procedures and payment terms.

Control & Compliance

• Ensure all monthly and quarterly business unit reporting is completed to timetable.
• Ensure compliance with Group Internal Control procedures and lead internal control reporting for the unit.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.

Other

• Lead and participate in administrative duties within the business unit and team.
• Complete other non-financial reporting obligations (e.g. National Statistics, Sustainable Development, HR reporting).
• Act as a catalyst to drive forward initiatives aligned with business strategy.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis for specific projects or initiatives.
• Evaluate and present financial implications of new business opportunities or operational changes.

Qualifications & Experience

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience in financial planning, analysis, or management accounting.
• Experience in business partnering, providing financial guidance and strategy.

Skills

• Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building skills based on trust, at all levels.
• Focus on quality and accuracy, with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of business operations and strategic priorities.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret variances and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Sound judgement in communicating financial messages.
• Experience in financial project costing.
• Cash management experience.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• SAP knowledge desirable.
• Proven project planning and delivery skills.
• Excellent organisational and collaborative abilities.
• High attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Base Location & Travel Requirements

• Based in our Power Solutions office.
• Willingness to travel as required to meet project and business needs.

Values

In line with Omexom's values, the jobholder must demonstrate:

• Team Spirit & Generosity - Collaborative and supportive, contributing to team performance.
• Trust & Empowerment - Self-managed, professional, and accountable.
• Integrity & Responsibility - Reliable and results-oriented in delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship - Continuously improving processes and driving efficiency through innovation.