Senior Finance Business Partner

2 weeks ago

Cheshire, United Kingdom Robert Walters Full time

My client, a leading PE-backed infrastructure business, are looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to come and look after one of their key contracts based in Warrington.

Reporting into the Commercial Finance Director, the Senior Finance Business Partner will play a pivotal role in the ongoing growth of this successful business. The Senior FBP will work closely with non finance to provide commercial support on major contracts, and will look after all elements of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and ad hoc analysis.

The Senior Finance Business Partner will have proven influencing skills at a very senior level, with the ability to drive margin improvements and ultimately enhance business performance and profit.

This is a key hire for the business as they continue to grow and win major contracts throughout the UK, so it's a fantastic time to join a high calibre team, as a senior leadership level.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Drive planning processes for the contract, including the setting of annual targets, subsequent budget and 5-year strategic plans
  • Facilitate and challenge peers and other functional team members to deliver / over deliver the financial performance targets monthly, quarterly and annually with actionable risk mitigation plans in place
  • Ensuring detailed plans with clear ownership are in place to deliver against profit and cash targets
  • Champion the efficiency agenda, being relentless in driving opportunities to drive greater efficiency into all aspects of the business
  • Demonstrate leadership on cashflow management, ensuring that accurate forecasts are maintained and adhered to with relevant reporting to evidence accuracy
  • Ensure bids/ re bids have strong financial governance in place, clear understanding of profit & cashflow drivers and sensitivities - influence the same to provide organisational confidence
  • Ensure that there is transparency and good communication around the financial wellbeing of the contract
  • Work with Finance administration team to ensure compliance to client application and sub-contractor payment processes

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) with significant years PQE in a commercial finance setting
  • Strong academic record
  • Proven business partnering skills, with clear examples of influencing and budget management at a senior level
  • Previous team management experience
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience of working on large contracts/tenders would be helpful but not essential

To apply to this exciting commercial finance opportunity, please get in touch

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