Finance Business Partner - Energy & Sustainable Cities

Affordable Houses Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy specializing in construction engineering seeks a Finance Business Partner for Energy & Sustainable Cities in Manchester. This pivotal role involves managing financial operations, providing strategic insights, and supporting various projects to enhance sustainable development. The ideal candidate will possess ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications and demonstrate exceptional stakeholder engagement skills while working in a hybrid setup.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Pension contribution of 5%

Private healthcare

Health cash plan

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Tailored career path with structured training

Mentoring from senior staff

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and ability to present insights proactively.
• Experience in financial accounting and reporting systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of FBP E&SC in managing accounting and financial activities.
• Assist with project analysis and stakeholder meetings.
• Engage in strategic data analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Business transformation

Ability to synthesize complex data

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant

Significant accounting work experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

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As one of the worlds leading consultancies in construction engineering and operating firms, we hold ourselves responsible for todays biggest challenges: fighting climate change, the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.

The Egis Group has recently implemented a matrix model, introducing dual governance through the regions in addition to the Business Lines. Consequently, we have moved to consolidate corporate services in the UK to serve all Business Lines, delivering both dedicated business partnering and shared services.

The role of Finance Business Partner: Energy and Sustainable Cities will directly lead the finance business partnering for the Energy Service Line in the UK. This role forms part of the finance team in the UK, reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering: Energy and Sustainable Cities (UK) and the business leads for these services.

This role will have the management of 1 FTE accounting support, and work in collaboration with the UK Finance Shared Services for transactional activities.

Job Description

This role provides key support to the Head of Finance Business Partnering Energy & Sustainable Cities (FBP E&SC), from day-to-day operations to financial transformation. The role will involve exposure to the wider Egis Group and cross - functional teams and requires the personal credibility to develop successful professional relationships with internal peers and external stakeholders.

The right candidate will be a self-starter, and willing to be agile and adaptable as the business needs change.

Main Responsibilities Include

Management accounting and advisory support

• Key point of support to Head of FBP E&SC for all nuclear activity in the UK, and to entity business leads
• Support project analysis, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requests
• Assist with preparation for meetings with stakeholders to present insights
• Assist with monthly and quarterly management reporting to the local businesses and group
• Participate in strategic data analysis, research, and modelling for FBP
• Financial support with merger and acquisition (M&A) activity
  
  

Change Management

• Key support to the future consolidation of legal entities in the UK
• Support to integrate new acquisitions within the Nuclear SL into the Egis Group finance processes
• Note that we roll-out a new Oracle ERP in Q1 2025, so this role will need to support the business as it adapts to the new ERP and finance and procurement processes
  
  

Regulatory activities

• Manage the company's financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems
• Liaison with internal and external auditors
  
  

Qualifications

Skills

• Advanced Excel and Office skills
• Oracle ERP experience is desirable
• Stakeholder engagement skills working across a complex matrix organisation.
• Experience of business transformation
• Able to work to tight deadlines with accuracy
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with senior-level business leads
• Ability to synthesise large quantities of complex data into actionable information
  
  

Educational Background & Experience

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant
• Significant accounting work experience, ideally in consulting and engineering projects (performance-based contracts)
  
  

Location:

Manchester hybrid working, a min of 3 days in the office ? . Regular travel will be required to Oakham, Bristol, Yorkshire and London initially to build relationships, thereafter with an agreed pattern of regular visits (i.e. 4 days/month to Site) Infrequent trips to London (i.e.once per quarter)

Additional Information

Whats In It For You

By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, youll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Pension contribution of 5% of your salary
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Health cash plan
• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Tailored career path with structured training
• Mentoring from senior staff
• Hybrid working
  
  

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyones contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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