Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1LP Salary: £60,000 to £65,000, depending on experience Contract type: Permanent, full-time role We are on the lookout for a commercially astute, energetic and experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join our team. This key role is being created to support our forecasted business growth and we are looking for someone who understands the contractor operating model and the challenges we are likely to encounter. Ability to influence and win people over is critical to your success in role so if you are an excellent communicator, have strong stakeholder management skills and have previous experience partnering with commercial teams to identify and resolve issues, wed love to hear from you. The ideal candidate is someone willing to roll up their sleeves to get things done but can also operate at a strategic level when needed, with excellent people skills and who takes pride in driving process improvements. Being fully qualified or towards the final stages of studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent, there are plenty of growth opportunities in role and we are looking for someone who is ambitious and willing to develop further. Main objectives of the Senior Finance Business Partner role : Developing and implementing action plans to improve business financial performance Work alongside the commercial and quantity surveying team to improve reporting and increase financial awareness across the business Ownership of revenue, gross margin reviews and reporting across the business to ensure delivery against financial targets Ownership of Cost Valuation Review (CVR) meetings to ensure project delivery is maintained and key risks and opportunities are identified and actioned on Oversee the management accounts and support the Head of Finance with budget plans and forecasts Investigate variances against budgets/ forecasts and provide analysis of differences Review, update and submit for approval the monthly management accounts pack to agreed timescales Overseeing preparation of cash-flow forecasts and their weekly submission Assist in the preparation of annual budgets Overseeing the balance sheet reconciliations Assist in development and implementation of new and existing financial systems Information reporting to analyse trends and opportunities in areas such as aged revenue WIP, gross margin by projects and spend analysis, including stock Do you have what it takes? Flexibility to travel two to three times per month to our Hemel Hempstead-based office to interact with key stakeholders Thorough knowledge of accounting for all aspects of different contracts in the construction business Ability to prepare and analyse management accounts and budgets, making improvement recommendations and highlighting challenges that colleagues must address Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Business partnering experience and stakeholder management skills Confidence to challenge and ability to put together a simple story from complex information Collaborative approach, with a natural style that builds a strong network Ability to facilitate, challenge and influence cross-functional stakeholders on performance improvement and other areas High attention to detail and methodical approach to work, being comfortable with ambiguity and swift change of priorities Strong process improvement mindset and change management skills Desirable, but not essential Previous experience in implementing new financial systems Previous experience in social housing construction sector or an interest in it, with a willingness to keep up to date with industry trends, regulations and legislation Perks on offer: 23 days of holiday per year, excluding Bank Holidays ( get more days with length of service) Private medical insurance cover for you (and family dependents) Travel benefits Up to £2,000 reward for successful recommendations?as part of our referral scheme Significant savings on daily shopping through our benefits portal A welcoming office, snacks, beverages, friendly colleagues and team socials throughout the year A supportive culture and a great team with exceptional talent and experience Trained Mental Health First Aiders support Annual training allowance so you can focus on your personal and professional development and much more? About us: At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to quality of works. Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Taking our commitment to diversity seriously, we are proud members of the Black Professionals in Construction Network, a leading organisation focused on promoting inclusion in the built environment sector. If you are driven, reliable and you aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. In return, you can expect support in achieving both your personal and career aspirations, as you'll work with a team that has a strong sense of motivation and pride in what we do. Apply today for an opportunity to create lasting legacies together.