Finance Business Partner

The Consultancy Group are currently recruiting a Finance Busines Partner for a large Technology business based in the city. You will be responsible for producing the monthly management reporting as well as maintaining and driving the commercial opportunities register.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts including profit & loss accounts, balance sheet analysis, cash flow, variance analysis and commentary
• Monthly revenue recognition calculations and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Support the Projects pipeline and work with project managers to ensure commercial viability of projects
• Preparation of financial forecasts including working capital
• Take lead in running the budgeting process at the contract or partnership level to ensure synergy at the Divisional level
• Monthly reporting for local Contracts, Divisional, Regional & Group management
• Maintain & drive the Commercial Risk and Opportunities register for in year budget/forecast
• Budget versus actual & forecast revenue/cost comparison and explanation
• Cash Flow focussed ensuring Un-Billed and Debtors balances are effectively managed
• Ensure full compliance with group financial procedures & contractual requirements for commercial matters.
• Ad hoc analysis of financial information to support operational decisions and deal reviews including commercial negotiations
• Lead finance interface for day to day finance and commercial queries from clients

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified or equivalent
• Experience in IT/Digital or a service based industry preferred with exposure to contracts and outsourcing
• Strong/Advanced Excel skills
• Good team worker and ability to work on own initiative
• Analytical yet someone who can see the "big picture" but also handle detailed information as required
• Track record in delivering to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organisation and to communicate financial concepts to non-accountants