Finance Business Partner

Thorn Baker Facilities Management; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management company in Greater London is seeking a part qualified Finance Business Partner to enhance their finance and commercial functions. The role involves key responsibilities such as budget preparation, month-end close, and financial reviews, and it offers opportunities for internal progression. Candidates should possess relevant experience in finance and a commitment to achieving a finance qualification while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Commercial / Finance Team.
• Understanding of finance processes / practices.
• High level of Excel skills with ability to create complex spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and completion of budgets / forecasts.
• Own full month end close ensuring accuracy.
• Conduct monthly financial / operational reviews with site managers.

Skills

Financial Processes

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organisational Skills

IT Skills (Excel)

Education

Part qualified (CIMA)

Tools

SAP Contract Module

MS Office

Job description

Thorn Baker are working in collaboration with an established Facilities Management company in the Greater London area to resource a part qualified (CIMA) Finance Business Partner.

The role is there to support the finance and commercial business function, the role includes but is not exclusive to the following

• Assisting with the preparation/completion of budgets / Forecasts
• Owning full month end close adhering to monthly timetable ensuring prepayments are accurate, timely and align to audit requirements
• Provide full month end variance reconciliation's Act vs. Budget / vs. Forecast
• Monthly financial / operational reviews to take place with all site managers to ensure strict controls are in place to monitor opportunities and risks to the financials
• Monthly completion of forecasts to be completed following month end to ensure any potential risks are highlighted early to allow for intervention / rectification.
• Assist Finance Manager with audit sign off
• Assist credit control with any outstanding aged debt
• Ad-hoc invoicing support
• Quick resolution of any disputed balances, through escalation to Commercial Manager.
• Deal with ad-hoc supplier / customer queries as and when they come through
• Own Contract Change (CES Change) process in CHASE to ensure accurate rostering and invoicing
• Support and maintain contract data within SAP Contract Module
• CES support i.e. checking formulas are flowing through correctly, supplier costs are up to date etc.

Ideally the right candidate will posess the following

• Previous experience within a Commercial / Finance Team
• Full understanding of finance processes / practices, who is working towards a finance qualification.
• High level of verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines essential.
• Ability to deliver accurate and timely information to the Finance Business Partner.
• High level of organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate with and provide support to customers, employees and teams at all levels.
• Strong level of IT skills MS Office but mainly Excel. Ability to create multiple tier spreadsheets

Our client openly supports internal progression and will offer the opportunity to grow within the role.

The position offers the chance to work for a values driven business, in a fast paced, commercial environment. The role allows an element of autonomy with support when needed, if you feel you posses the correct acumen for this role please apply.

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