Finance Business Partner

HS2 (High Speed Two); Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen entwickelt das neue Hochgeschwindigkeitsbahnnetz des Vereinigten Königreichs. In dieser spannenden Rolle als Finanzgeschäftspartner sind Sie verantwortlich für die finanzielle Sicherstellung und Kontrolle, die Förderung von Verantwortlichkeit und die Unterstützung von Entscheidungsprozessen. Sie bringen Ihre ausgezeichneten Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und Ihre Erfahrung in der Stakeholder-Interaktion ein, um die finanziellen Ziele des Unternehmens zu erreichen. Diese Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen Umfeld zu arbeiten, das persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung fördert und die Prinzipien von Gleichheit, Vielfalt und Inklusion aktiv unterstützt.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in komplexen Umgebungen, einschließlich Infrastrukturprojekten.
• Verständnis der staatlichen Rechnungslegungsstandards.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung von Finanzsicherung und Herausforderung in unterstützten Direktoraten.
• Überwachung der monatlichen Abschlussprozesse und Koordination der Jahresabschlussprüfungen.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Stakeholder-Management

Datenanalyse

ERP-Systeme

Excel-Modelle

Education

Qualifizierter Buchhalter

Tools

ERP-Systeme

Job description

Job Description

Base salary: £47450 pa to c.£59300 pa depending on skills and experience. In addition, we offer a flexible benefits fund of 20%, paid on top of the base salary and fully pensionable, along with a range of competitive benefits—see the Benefits section on our website.

HS2 Ltd is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We promote positive and inclusive practices, including making adjustments, providing flexible working arrangements, supporting staff networks, and offering personal and professional development opportunities.

Role Overview:

As a Finance Business Partner, you will ensure financial assurance and challenge, promote accountability, and focus on cost control within your supported directorates. You will oversee, control, and guide your team (if applicable) and provide essential finance support to enable effective decision-making and performance management of both direct and indirect costs.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance/Managing Public Money

• Provide guidance on governance within your area.
• Represent the CFO at monthly review meetings.
• Review and endorse Change and Investment Papers, challenge risks and opportunities, ensure programme impacts are identified, and costs are recorded.
• Represent the team on investment change panels.
• Assure senior management of appropriate expenditure and contract payments.

IFRS Accounting / NAO

• Contribute to policy development and enterprise reporting.
• Guide on IFRS accounting treatment of transactions.
• Provide evidence for accounting adjustments to NAO auditors.

Financial Reporting / Month & Year-End

• Oversee month-end close processes.
• Prepare accounts and coordinate year-end audits.

Contract Spend Analytics & Challenge

• Analyze contract spend and accruals monthly.
• Provide variance commentary and review Programme Board Packs.

Funding & Cash Flow

• Monitor forecasts against funding; propose remedial actions.
• Collaborate with finance and commercial teams to improve cash flow data.
• Develop cash flow forecasts for DfT and challenge submissions.

Business Planning & Forecasting

• Support and maintain planning processes.
• Ensure data reliability from cost management and commercial teams.

Budget Management

• Assist in disaggregation and delegation decisions.
• Facilitate system changes for reporting needs.

Workforce & Indirect Costs

• Provide workforce cost data for program estimates.
• Challenge budget holders to meet objectives and optimize resources.

EDI

• Promote and embed Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all work areas.

Candidate Profile:

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills to explain complex financial issues and ensure compliance with Managing Public Money.
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills at all levels, including executive.
• Critical review and challenge capabilities for forecasts and budgets.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, data analytics, and Excel models.
• Ability to maintain effective financial controls in major projects.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Qualified Accountant with experience in complex environments, including infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of government accounting standards (DEL/AME funding).
• Experience with accounting systems and off-system analyses.

We expect the post-holder to behave in line with HS2 values: Safety, Leadership, Integrity, and Respect. We actively promote EDI principles and expect all staff to support these initiatives.

Note: HS2 Ltd does not hold a sponsorship license. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at application and pass pre-employment checks.

We appreciate diverse applications and have processes to minimize bias, including anonymized CV reviews. Please ensure your CV is updated and includes evidence related to the role criteria.

Applications after the deadline will not be considered.

About Us

HS2 Ltd is developing the UK's new high-speed rail network, improving capacity, reducing journey times, boosting the economy, and creating jobs. We aim to lead in EDI practices, providing a safe and inclusive work environment, and promoting personal and professional growth.

HS2 Ltd is a safety-critical organization. Employees must work responsibly to ensure health and safety standards are met.