Finance Business Partner

My client, a facilities management business in central London is looking for a commercially minded accountant to act as commercial contracts manager.

This is a temp to perm opportunity which is initially paying a day rate but will then convert to a permanent salary after three months.

The main responsibilities of the role are as follows;

• The "Face of Finance" at the local level - communicating to / from the Operating Contract to Finance.
• Partner with the Contract team by providing financial information and interpretation, undertaking proactive analytical and other investigations, contributing to developing a better understanding of the business and improving operational performance.
• Provide expert accounting, reporting and all necessary financial expertise for the sector / contract.
• Work with contract management to ensure that plans, budgets and forecasts for the contract are both challenging and achievable.
• Partner with the contracts to shape and manage performance KPI's.
• Source and inform the central team of the specific requirements and specifications of the sector / contract.
• Manage the delivery of all financial processes to their BU.
• Intervene where required to support compliance and alignment objectives.
• Drive for value at the bottom line, with a focus on revenue enhancement / protection and on cost saving opportunities.