Finance Business Partner - Rail, Specialist & Pest Control

TN United Kingdom; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic team in Ipswich. This hybrid role combines remote work with site visits, allowing you to provide strategic financial insights and analysis in the Cleaning sector. You'll play a crucial role in producing Management Reports, budgeting, and forecasting, while advising stakeholders on financial trends. With a focus on collaboration and relationship-building, you'll help drive financial growth and support informed decision-making. If you have a passion for finance and a desire to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retail discounts

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to diversity and inclusion community

Support from Mental Health First Aiders

Access to Learning and Development platform

Payment of professional membership fees

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and reviewing Management Accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely and accurate monthly Management Reports.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on financial positions.
• Develop effective business partnering relationships across teams.

Skills

Management Accounts

Budgeting and Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Advanced Excel Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Commercial Acumen

Education

Part Qualified or Newly Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Rail, Specialist & Pest Control, Ipswich

Client: OCS Group

Location: Ipswich

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 37697930103d

Job Views: 13

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description

Job Overview

We are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner - Rail, Specialist & Pest Control to join our passionate and driven team at our client’s site in Ipswich.

As a Finance Business Partner in the Cleaning sector, you will support the finance department by providing strategic financial insights and analysis. This hybrid role involves working remotely, visiting client sites, and collaborating with a vibrant finance team. Your expertise in finance business partnering and management accounts will be key in driving informed decision-making and supporting our organization’s financial growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Produce timely and accurate monthly Management Reports and Accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, including regional reports for major contracts.
2. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, helping them understand financial positions, variances, and trends to facilitate appropriate actions.
3. Monitor KPIs and perform variance analysis to understand drivers of growth, informing both short-term performance and strategic direction.
4. Develop and maintain effective business partnering relationships across operational teams.
5. Work with operational teams to improve working capital, focusing on debt and stock management.
6. Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts to manage divisional results and expectations.
7. Utilize Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI to analyze data, generate reports, and identify improvement opportunities.
8. Support the preparation of financial presentations and reports for senior management and board meetings.
9. Ensure compliance with group finance policies and establish additional policies as needed.

Key Working Relationships

• Operational Teams, including Contract Managers and Account Directors
• Supporting Commercial Finance Director and Sector Managing Directors

About You

• Right to work in the UK
• Part Qualified or Newly Qualified Accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Experience in preparing, reviewing, and interpreting Management Accounts
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting
• Facilities Management industry experience (desirable)
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to communicate financial issues clearly
• High attention to detail, with a commercial focus
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Client-facing skills to build relationships
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with complex financial models
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, evolving role
• Curiosity, initiative, and determination

Benefits

• Retail discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to internal diversity and inclusion community “CHROMA”
• Support from Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to Learning and Development platform “Opportunity”
• Payment of professional membership fees