Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner - Secure Logistics, Justice & Immigration
Home-based with 50% of time spent in Warrington
Full Time, Permanent
£70,000 - £85,000 (dependent on experience)

Here at Serco, we are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to provide dedicated, commercial and financial decision support aligned to our strategic objectives and customer priorities, to win and deliver good business and improve shareholder value.

Your role will focus on a recently awarded 6-year contract delivering high profile technology led services within our Secure Logistics business where you will challenge assumptions, influence decisions and make recommendations to deliver sustainable growth.

**As part of this you’ll**:
Participate in the future Justice & Immigration strategy including growth from a financial and commercial perspective
Act as a fully supportive business partner to the Contract Director and the Contract Senior Leadership team
Deliver on time and accurately the financial requirements and any additional support required for the transitions of new contract wins and extensions
Support with the financial strategy for changes in operational delivery
Participate in delivering Team and business unit Operational Excellence OKRs
Contribute to the achievement of business unit DSO targets
Improve the commentary and accuracy of financial forecasts, and increase transparency and articulation of a range of outcomes and clarity on risks and opportunities
Proactively support Serco’s Finance for the Future (F4F) transformation programme

**What you’ll need to do the role**:
Must hold an appropriate professional qualification for the role (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience
Track record of collaborating with business leaders in a complex business environment
Experience of adding value in a commercially orientated bidding and contracting environment
Knowledge and understanding of the business within their scope of responsibility
Evidence of ability to influence, negotiate, listen to and resolve conflicts with key decision makers
Ability to highlight problems, offer innovative and practical solutions, and drive through their execution
Strong commercial acumen, as well as a strong understanding of the relationships between key financial and non-financial business value drivers
Translate business requirements into open, honest and transparent insight to solve business challenges
Ability to interpret and deal with incomplete data; and the capability to exercise judgement where there is ambiguity
Evidence of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the UK

**Why Serco**:
**Meaningful and vital work**: In this position, your work is vital to the business, in terms of decisions and growth. You will gain a world of opportunity working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, personal growth, achievement and development won’t be hard to find. You'll also work with great people. You’ll find yourself working in a highly motivated, supportive environment where no two days are the same, with experienced colleagues who strive for excellence.

**What we offer**:
Company car / £4200 cash alternative
Bonus scheme - 10% on target, 20% exceeding targets
Private healthcare
Flexible working considered
Pension - 6%
A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
Growth and development opportunities - Serco will support with a range of qualifications
A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, Thrive App, Simply Health Plans and more
Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure and Hospitality discounts
Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase more
Life assurance

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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