Business Finance Advisor

3 weeks ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom COWI Full time

Finance Business Partner

Location: Flexible

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Office/Home)

Are you ready to join a dynamic global Finance team? Do you excel at fostering relationships with diverse stakeholders both domestically and internationally? If you are a seasoned Finance Business Partner, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you.

Shape Solutions for a Sustainable Future

To enhance our Finance department, we are seeking a knowledgeable Finance Business Partner to collaborate closely with our UK Head of Finance. In this role, you will contribute to financial strategy and implement best practices, creating efficiencies through data and analysis.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering strategic insights and financial recommendations as a Finance Partner, with a strong commercial perspective
  • Assisting the Head of Finance and UK Senior Leadership team with various financial and data-centric challenges
  • Facilitating essential tasks for the UK Head of Finance, such as Month & Year-end reporting, Forecasting & Budgeting, and monitoring key performance indicators
  • Developing and refining insights through reporting in close partnership with the business
  • Analyzing data to support and promote operational excellence within the UK operations
  • Maximizing the value of internally generated data
  • Contributing significantly to the Finance team within the broader COWI International Business.

Your Expertise. Our Team. Together We Innovate.

Success in this role hinges on your willingness to collaborate with colleagues, partners, and clients alike. Building strong relationships is achieved through respectful interactions and fulfilling commitments. You should also be open to exploring new insights and continuously seeking improvement.

Additionally, you will possess:

  • Prior experience in roles such as management accountant, business controller, analyst, or similar
  • A relevant accounting or business analytical qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
  • Familiarity with essential accounting/bookkeeping practices
  • Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ideally, experience with tools such as Maconomy, Jedox, and Power BI

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