Finance Business Partner

Barclay Meade; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy is seeking a Finance Business Partner with at least 3 years' experience to drive project performance reviews and analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in commercial finance within the construction industry. This role offers a competitive remuneration package, including benefits like a car allowance and healthcare. Join a dynamic team and accelerate your career development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Car allowance

Pension/life assurance

Healthcare

Structured career progression programme

Continual professional development and mentoring programmes

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in a business partnering role.
• Experience in commercial finance within construction/engineering.
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Drive monthly project performance reviews and analysis.
• Identify variances and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly project Cost Value Reports.
• Conduct in-depth audits of project reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field

Professional certification (e.g. ACCA, ACA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

This is a newly created role that would suit a qualified accountant with at least 3 years' experience in a business partnering capacity. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial focus and a proven ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive monthly project performance reviews and analysis to inform business decisions
• Identify variances and trends across projects, implement corrective actions as needed
• Evaluate budget Cost Value Reports prepared by the commercial team
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly project Cost Value Reports
• Prepare monthly project Work in Progress and Accrual figures for all entities in the Group
• Ensure project forecasts are updated and key project data is reviewed and accurately reported
• Conduct in-depth audits of project reports, identify and mitigate financial risks, and report findings to management
• Monitor retention release dates and liaise with the commercial team regarding scheduled settlement dates

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; a professional certification (e.g. ACCA, ACA) is preferred
• Experience in commercial finance, within the construction/engineering industry, with a background in project accounting
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic recommendations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or other analytical tools is desirable but not essential

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Car allowance
• Pension/life assurance
• Healthcare
• Structured career progression programme
• Continual professional development and mentoring programmes

If you are a motivated Finance Business Partner looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Dublin.