Senior Finance Business Partner

OCS Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a finance professional in Ipswich to oversee financial and commercial aspects of major client accounts. The ideal candidate will manage a team, ensure compliance with IFRS, and drive profitability. Candidates should possess strong accounting expertise and experience in Facilities Management. This role offers an opportunity to develop professionally within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Career progression pathways

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a finance team.
• Experience in Facilities Management contracts.
• Strong background in financial reporting and IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial aspects of major client accounts.
• Lead a team of Finance Coordinators.
• Ensure compliance with financial standards.

Skills

Commercial management

Accounting expertise

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Dynamics software

Power BI

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values – Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

This role is based in Ipswich, with regular travel to sites within London.

The primary purpose of this role is to oversee all the financial and commercial aspects of the major client account, including client relationship management, contract variations negotiation and implementation, financial oversight and risk management. It also involves leading a team of Finance Coordinators, ensuring compliance with financial standards while driving profitability and customer engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial management within the Facilities Management industry, strong accounting experience, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Manage and report on the underlying financial records for contracts, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal policies.
• Assist the Commercial Finance Director with the month‑end reporting process, including taking the lead on preparation of audit files and serving as a key liaison between external auditors and internal stakeholders such as sector finance teams and contract managers.
• Prepare client reports and focus on building constructive, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders at all contract locations.
• Proactively identify and drive insightful contractual reports and financial data analytics using Power BI, Dynamics and other software.
• Conduct commercial pricing reviews and reconcile against actual financial performance to ensure priced margins are achieved and maximised.
• Successfully manage the Finance Coordinators team, lead and develop the team, promote training and staff development, and liaise with training providers for professional qualification training.
• Drive continuous finance and operational process improvement across all finance procedures, adopting best practice.
• Ensure balance‑sheet accounts are fully reconciled to underlying records and risks are identified and mitigated in a timely manner.
• Maintain robustness and completeness of financial records so quarterly declarations to Group are compliant.
• Act as a key contact for completion and reporting to the Central Finance Functions.
• Provide collaborative support to shared services team leaders.

Previous experience desirable/essential for technical competence of the role:

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Experience managing a finance team in a medium‑large organisation in a similar role.
• Experience working on large contracts within a Facilities Management company is essential.
• Proven track record of reviewing financial accounts, postings and reports.
• Year‑end audit experience, including managing requirements to meet a strict reporting timetable and acting as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Knowledge of Dynamics software is essential.
• Good knowledge of fundamental accounting principles, IFRS.

Core expectations:

• Ability and experience to lead the finance team, motivating and empowering them to continuously improve service delivery.
• Presence, drive, professional rigour and tenacity.
• Results‑driven – able to deliver to tight deadlines with minimal direction and supervision.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills to manage resources against delivery targets.
• Solid accounting knowledge and attention to detail while comprehending the bigger picture.
• A clear service‑excellence approach to work with a passion for delivering correctly, first time, on time.
• Enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal‑opportunity employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.