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About the role
As a Finance Business Partner your role is to support the Senior Finance Business Partner in driving sustainable and profitable performance of the relevant business sector/ contract. Strive for constant improvement to raise standards in key decisions areas, taking a forward-looking and commercial view to influence decisions. Work within the account to improve both short- and long-term forecasting for Profit and Loss accounts and cash.
This is a 12 Month FTC role and will be based at our office in Chorley or Warrington along with working from home on a hybrid basis.
What will your day look like
Assist senior FBP with planning processes for the contract, including the setting of annual targets, subsequent budget and 5-year strategic plans
Help to identify areas of improvement in the contract through championing cost reduction and efficiencies
Facilitate weekly meetings to review the cash position of accounts and be the link in with senior management to update this on this position, ensuring accurate forecasts are submitted and adhered to
Help to drive actionable plans to deliver against targets, support on monthly improvement plans
Champion the efficiency agenda, being relentless in driving opportunities to drive greater efficiency into all aspects of the business
Support the central finance team on month end, ensuring clear and efficient processes are followed by peers and accounts are delivered in a timely manner
Work with the commercial function to ensure good management of WIP on the account and that payment terms are adhered to
Ensure that there is transparency and good communication around the financial situation of the contract
About you
Are you a results-driven finance professional with extensive experience in commercial finance and business partnering within complex, matrixed PLC organizations? Do you have a proven track record in the outsourced service industry, adept at managing long-term contract accounting, WIP, and applying IFRS 15 standards.
You will need to have a strong knowledge of accounting practices, statutory regulations, and reporting requirements, including expertise in forecasting and budgeting. Also being committed to developing teams and individuals, with a focus on fostering growth and enhancing performance among direct and indirect reports.
Whats in it for you
We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But thats not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesnt fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company Car or Car Allowance
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
Avove Discount Scheme
Family friendly policies
A selection of lifestyle benefit options
Financial wellbeing programme
Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
About us
We design, build and maintain the UKs utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.
We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water
We are an equal opportunities employer.....
We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, were making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.
What next...
We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.
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