Finance Business Partner

EQUANS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy services contractor is looking for a Finance Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The position offers a hybrid working model. Key responsibilities include managing financial results, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting budgetary control. Ideal candidates should have CIMA/ACCA qualifications, strong financial skills, and a willingness to travel to different site locations. A background in construction or infrastructure is preferred.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Company share scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Part or fully qualified in CIMA/ACCA.
• Willingness to travel to site locations.
• Background in construction or infrastructure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly project financial results.
• Ensure accounting compliance with policies and standards.
• Produce and analyze key performance indicators.
• Support budgetary control and assist project teams.
• Conduct financial reviews at project sites.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA qualification

Financial diligence

Attention to detail

Excel (intermediate level)

Full driving license

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our team. The role offers flexible working under a hybrid model, combining office and home-based work. The position can be based in our Welwyn office, with consideration given to other locations such as London, Cambridge, Kent, Birmingham, and Manchester. The role will involve travel to various sites as required.

Key activities

• Manage monthly project financial results, including variance analysis against forecasts, understanding project expenditure, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure accounting compliance with Equans policies and IFRS standards.
• Produce and analyze key performance indicators across all business areas.
• Notify managers of financial trends and collaborate on strategies to meet company targets.
• Support budgetary control and assist project teams in maintaining accurate cost models and risk registers.
• Review financial models for integrity and reconcile with SAP, challenging assumptions when necessary.
• Participate in project reviews and provide accurate forecasts based on input from relevant stakeholders.
• Act as a business partner to identify and mitigate risks early.
• Conduct financial reviews at project sites to ensure adherence to procedures and perform audits as needed.
• Oversee contractual obligations related to financial and operational audits.
• Prepare documentation for year-end statutory audits.
• Qualifications: CIMA/ACCA part or fully qualified; degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Background in construction or infrastructure is desirable.
• Willingness and ability to travel to site locations.
• Strong financial diligence, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel (intermediate level).
• Full driving license required.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

Who are we?

Equans is a global leader in energy services, with nearly 50,000 employees in over 50 countries and an annual turnover exceeding €17 billion. In the UK & Ireland, we provide technical, FM, regeneration, and energy services, specializing in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy, and decentralized renewables. Our mission is to support businesses, public sector organizations, and governments in the energy transition towards net zero, as well as digital and industrial transformations. Equans is part of the Bouygues group.

What's next?

If interested, please register, apply, and track your application through the provided link. Our Resourcing Team will review your application and contact you.

At Equans, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. We embrace diversity and inclusion, offering a welcoming environment where you can be your authentic self. Our employee networks include WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network), and a Disability Network.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer relocation packages for this role. Some positions may require a Disclosure check, as specified in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team manages this recruitment process. Agency involvement is not required, and all inquiries should be directed to the resourcing team, not directly to managers.