Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner |  Warrington | £ Negotiable depending on experience (Sal + Car Allowance and Benefits)

Our client, a leading engineering service provider, has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation that is still delivering high quality engineering services and going through a continued period of growth during the current climate.

The Finance Business Partner will be working closely with Commercial Managers /Controllers, providing real time financial support and analysis to assist in controlling and decision-making.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Provide timely, accurate financial analysis and management information to monitor performance and support decision making in the business area whilst also interpreting performance information for non-financial managers.
• To review and approve month end reporting for projects contracts engaging with the commercial team around specific
• Understand and minimize the working capital requirements of the business area by coordinating project cash flow forecasts, carrying out monthly debt and WIP reviews and influencing payment terms in contracts / bids
• Become the sparring partner for commercial / operational stakeholders
• Attend commercial reviews improving the processes and driving actions
• Support the BTOP margin improvement process providing facts and evidence of improvements and sharing knowledge between regions
• Forecasting the WIP/invoicing/Debt working capital management for MMO
• Support the overall budget and rolling forecast process gaining explanations for key movements
• Review estimates and tenders to validate margin estimates and cash flow forecasts
• Drive change and improvement within the department and wider business
• Supporting ad-hoc projects and transformation initiatives as required

Requirements:

The successful applicant will;

• Be a minimum ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified
• Confident in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and a flair for driving business improvements/performance
• Have strong excel and systems skills

Millbank are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

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