Introduction
Our client is a Defence organisation looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their team of 12 supporting projects within the Defence/Government sector.
This role supports a single source contract, so experience in this area would be a significant advantage! Project and bid experience within a business partnering role is essential.
Working Patterns: This role is based in Bristol, with 2 days per week in the office, and 3 days on busier occasions.
Key responsibilities
* Oversee major frameworks/projects, leading on financial compliance and regulatory reporting requirements.
* Handle operational and financial accounting regarding single source frameworks and major projects.
* Produce financial reporting in line with government guidelines.
* Ensure compliance with regulations, preparing and reviewing bids from a financial perspective, and reporting internally and externally.
* Work closely with clients, delivery, and operational managers to ensure robust accounting procedures are in place.
* Liaise with CAAS covering the annual audit of the SSRO rates.
* Advise Client Managers on strategic bids and assist in decision-making around growth areas.
* Manage the creation and integrity of bid models utilized across the division.
* Develop Project Accounting skills through training and on-the-job knowledge transfer.
* Undertake deep dive project reviews on an ad hoc basis to ensure compliance with group policies.
* Responsible for Research and Development tax credit reporting, PSA reporting, and audit coordination.
Skills & experience
* Experience in a similar Finance Business Partnering role is essential.
* Experience supporting projects and bids is essential.
* A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with post-qualified experience.
* Knowledge of single source regulations and reporting requirements would be beneficial.
* The role will require some travel.
* Well-developed commercial knowledge and business understanding.
* Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge.
* Comfortable working with project teams and all levels of stakeholders.
Additional benefits
* Pension up to 10% client contribution.
* Life assurance, income protection insurance, and critical illness cover.
* Option to buy and sell holiday.
* Dental, health, medical, travel, and gadget insurance.
* 24/7 Digital GP.
Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr