Finance Business Partner

Brellis Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Officer responsible for project accounting and financial management. The role involves managing forecasts, supporting payment processes, and collaborating with project managers to ensure compliance and accuracy. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, proficiency in Excel and accounting software, and strong analytical skills. This role is based in Coventry, UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (2+ years) in project accounting or financial management.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and project financial management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Compile and manage flow forecasts for cash flow projections.
• Support payments and communicate with key suppliers.
• Monitor and report on project budgets and expenditures.
• Ensure accurate project billing and compliance with controls.
• Reconcile project-related accounts and prepare financial statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Responsible for all aspects fof finance for the company. The role will involve liaising with the Sales, Project management, operation, senior team of the company using support from the wider finance team both in the UK and India being responsible of all aspects of finance. The role will involve day-to-day attendance of production meetings to ensure the support and the effects and requirements from a finance viewpoint is fully understood and acted upon.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES + DUTIES

• Compile and be responsible for flow forecast – liaising with UK Debtor and creditor support functions. This to be supplied to UK Finance Director who will combine with other UK entities for UK cash flow forecast.
• Support creditor and proforma payments liaising with operations team to understand complete picture to support production output. Communication with key suppliers on creditor position and payments as required.
• Support debtor team and liaise with production and sales to ensure communication to wider team.
• Take responsibility to support GRNI and AP and rectify issues and processes with wider team to ensure data is correct.
• Take responsibility for sales reserve data and forward forecasting by ensuring full understanding of specific contract stage payment by liaising with Project management team and MD.
• To offer full finance support to operation senior team as new processes are implemented, continually improved and maintained.
• Monitor and report on project budgets, expenditure, and forecasts.
• Prepare and maintain project cost reports and financial statements.
• Ensure project billing is completed accurately and on time.
• Reconcile project-related accounts and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Analyze project performance and provide financial insights to management.
• Collaborate with project managers to review project status, budgets, and changes.
• Assist in preparing project audits and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Track and manage accounts receivable and payable for projects.
• Process and review timesheets, invoices, and expense reports.
• Maintain proper documentation of financial transactions for each project.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION (S) / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

• Proven experience (2+ years) in project accounting or financial management.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and project financial management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ensure that positive, flexible and constructive working relationships are built and maintained with all internal team members at all levels such as assembly, applications, design, purchasing, manufacturing, machining and quality to grow a culture of a “can do” attitude.