Finance Partner

Lanpro; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Finance Partner to join their dynamic team in Norwich. The role focuses on being a key partner to business units, providing financial support and insights, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will possess 2-5 years of relevant experience, excel in problem-solving, and have a strong knowledge of Excel. The position offers a hybrid working environment and a range of attractive benefits including a growth bonus scheme and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Non contractual growth bonus scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement

Hybrid working environment

Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Company pension

Career progression framework

Discounted Gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Willing to consider part qualified candidates.
• Ability to handle high volumes of data.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the link between Finance team and Operational Business Units.
• Produce monthly sales invoices to maximize revenue.
• Ensure accurate project information recording.

Skills

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Strong personal drive

Good communication skills

Advanced in Excel

Commercial focus

Education

AAT qualified or studying towards

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Xero

Job description

Overview

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About Lanpro

Lanpro is a fast growing, unique and rewarding environment. Through its agile team and comprehensive service, it has allowed growth nationwide across Cambridge, London, Norwich, Manchester, Edinburgh and York. Our multidisciplinary proposition spans across the following disciplines: Planning, Architecture, Arboriculture, Ecology, Archaeology and Heritage, Masterplanning, Landscape Architecture, Geomatics and Urban Design. We thrive on creating a culture and environment which provides a great variety of projects, recognition of success, continuous professional development and collaboration across an array of different professions. We are proud that together, our teams are supporting delivery of some of the largest solar and battery storage schemes in the United Kingdom and Europe. We have a strong pipeline of opportunities across the energy, residential and infrastructure sectors. We offer an environment that is diverse, entrepreneurial and encourages innovation and your professional development. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for you to join our driven and collaborative Finance function becoming a key partner to our Business Units. This role will suit you if you are self motivated, dynamic, analytical and commercially astute. The desired applicant will be highly driven wanting to further develop their career and the finance teams capabilities. They will work closely with the wider finance team & also collaborate strongly with operational departments providing effective and efficient support to the financial aspects of projects. The role will provide guidance and support to all levels of a department (Consultant all the way to Board members) with the opportunity to build relationships at different levels. Working in these partnerships will deliver consistent, high quality service that will enable the Company to achieve their Vision and Targets.

Responsibilities

• Accepting candidates from Norwich, Cambridge, London, York
• Link between Finance team and Operational Business Units
• Be a reliable and efficient source of information and resolution for the operational team
• Ensure data is accurate and up-to-date recording all project information
• Regular reviews with the operational team to highlight impending issues and resolve current problems
• Produce monthly sales invoices with a view to maximise revenue
• Review Project Financials to identify any additional charges for variations and out of scope work
• Resolution to client queries in a timely manner
• Input and production of supplementary reports to the monthly management accounts

Essential

• 2-5 years' experience in a similar role
• AAT qualified or studying towards (willing to consider part qualified candidates)
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to handle high volumes of data
• Strong personal drive to deliver accurate and detailed results to expected timeframes
• Good communication skills to build relationships with all levels of the business
• Advanced in Excel
• Commercial focus with understanding of what drives business results

Desirable

• Deltek Vantagepoint experience (or other Deltek products)
• Xero experience
• Professional services background

Benefits

• Non contractual growth bonus scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Loyalty Leave (Continuous Service Accrued Annual Leave up to 5 days)
• Hybrid working environment (flexible work)
• Centrally based City office locations
• Vitality Health Care - Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Company pension
• Death in service cover
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Protected CPD (Department, individual and company wide)
• E-Learning portal access for continual annual development
• Professional Body membership contribution
• Career progression framework and development, including two defined promotion windows annually.
• Discounted Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts and perks - amazon prime, Free Odeon Cinema tickets, Apple benefits and Cafe Nero
• Employee Assistance Program - including Financial and Mental Health support from external expertise