Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Reporting to: Business Unit General Manager
Functional Reporting to: Regional Financial Controller
Business Unit:MPN

Provision of accurate and timely financial information, decision support and performance analysis to the Business Unit General Manager (BUGM) to assist with the effective running of the business unit. Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the Operational and Administrative staff within the business unit, working within a fast-paced environment.

• Ensure transactions are accurately recorded in a timely manner in accordance with the Group and accounting rules.

• Posting of General ledger journals.

• Monitor and report off-balance sheet commitments.

• Apply technical accounting knowledge to ensure correct treatment of financial transactions.

• Support the Project Managers in understanding their projects.

• Coach/train Project Managers on the Project Accounting Systems so they can effectively monitor their projects.

• Function as a trusted advisor on financial matters, translating complex financial data into business-relevant insights.

• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly financial reports.

• Provide actionable insights based on financial data to improve business performance.

• Regular analysis of KPIs such as invoice lag, debtors, variances, and productive hours, communicating these with all stakeholders within the business unit.

• In conjunction with the BUGM, perform quarterly project reviews to ensure project performance is properly and prudently assessed.

• Active involvement with the annual budget preparation process.

• Assist the BUGM in obtaining market intelligence to facilitate strategy and budget formulation.

• Active involvement with the quarterly reforecasting of the business unit.

• Monitor and track business unit performance against budgets, providing variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions.

• Support the BUGM to control overhead spend within budget.

• Evaluate the credit worthiness of new and existing clients.

• Maximum invoicing and ensure effective and efficient credit control in the business unit.

• Identify cost drivers and opportunities for cost reduction.

• Ensure set up and payment of suppliers are performed in accordance with our control procedures and agreed payment terms.

• Ensure all monthly and quarterly business unit and is completed to timetable.

• Ensure the business unit is compliant with Group Internal Control procedures and lead internal control reporting for the business unit.

• Support internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.

• Lead and participate in the administration of the business unit and the team.

• Function as a catalyst to drive forward initiatives to achieve business strategy.

• Manage and deliver ad-hoc financial analysis for specific projects or initiatives.

• Evaluate and present financial implications of new business opportunities or changes in operations.

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent accounting qualification.

• Minimum of 2 years post qualified experience in financial planning, analysis, or management accounting.

• Experience in business partnering, providing financial guidance and strategy.

• Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

• Ability to build and sustain relationships based on trust at all levels.

• Focused on quality and accuracy, within face paced environment, adhering to deadlines.

• Ability to understand the core operations and strategic priorities of the business.

• Strong analytical skills to interpret variances, identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Ability to use sound judgement to ensure appropriate messages are delivered.

• Strong financial skills applied in a project costing context.

• Cash Management experience.

• Strong IT skills in particular, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Knowledge of SAP desirable.

• Able to plan and deliver projects within agreed time frames.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Ability to collaborate with different teams and…