Finance Business Partner

Cedar; Crewe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar in Crewe is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join a PE-backed infrastructure group. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will work closely with commercial and operations leaders to improve project profitability, cash generation and working capital in a fast-growing environment.

You will lead budgeting and quarterly forecasting across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, provide clear insight into contract performance, challenge forecasts, and support the integration of acquisitions

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in infrastructure/contract-led environment.
• Proven budgeting, forecasting and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and quarterly forecasting across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Provide clear insight into contract and project performance.
• Challenging commercial assumptions, forecasts, risks and opportunities.
• Participate in monthly contract reviews and drive greater financial accountability.
• Own divisional cash-flow forecasting and improve billing, collections and cash lock-up.
• Support the integration of acquired businesses and embedding consistent financial processes.

Skills

Finance partnering

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Finance Business Partner, PE backed Infrastructure, Crewe, £70-80k + bonus

We are partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed infrastructure business to appoint a commercially minded Finance Business Partner.

This is a newly created role, reporting to the Finance Director, this is a high-profile role working closely with commercial and operational leaders to improve project performance, profitability, cash generation and working capital.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading budgeting and quarterly forecasting across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
• Providing clear insight into contract and project performance
• Challenging commercial assumptions, forecasts, risks and opportunities
• Participating in monthly contract reviews and driving greater financial accountability
• Owning divisional cash-flow forecasting and improving billing, collections and cash lock-up
• Supporting the integration of acquired businesses and embedding consistent financial processes

We are looking for:

• A qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Experience working in an; Infrastructure, Transportation, Construction, Heavy contract led environment
• Strong Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance experience
• Proven ownership of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting
• The confidence to influence senior commercial and operational stakeholders
• A track record of improving financial performance, cash flow or working capital

This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious, acquisitive organisation and play a genuinely influential role in its continued growth.