Head of Finance Business Partnering: Energy and Sustainable Cities (UK)

at  Egis Group

Company Description
As one of the world’s leading consultancy, construction engineering and operating firms, we hold ourselves responsible for today’s biggest challenges; fighting climate change, the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere.
In the UK we’re proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.
The Egis Group has recently implemented a matrix model, introducing dual governance through the regions in addition to the Business Lines. Consequently, we have moved to consolidate corporate services in the UK to serve all Business Lines, delivering both dedicated business partnering and shared services. The Head of Finance Business Partnering E&SC will lead the finance business partnering function for the BL in the UK, covering the following SLs - Nuclear, Architecture, Façade & Sustainability, Water & Energy
Job Description
This role forms part of the finance team in the UK, reporting to the UK CFO and the Country Director for Energy & Sustainable Cities BL (with responsibilities to Service Line FP&A where in place). This role will work closely with the SLs in the UK to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making, and to ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, reporting and consolidation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, exceptional leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of financial principles.
• A relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Proven
• experience in finance business partnering, financial planning & analysis, or a similar role  Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior management.
• Experience of business transformation
• Demonstrable experience partnering non-finance stakeholders
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.  Proficient in financial modeling and analysis tools, as well as ERP and reporting software
• Oracle preferable
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading finance business partnering function for the E&SC BL in the UK. Responsible for the financial and commercial support for the Business Line in the UK, and accountable to the E&SC Country Business Line Director (CBLD) for provision of the service.
• Reporting to both the UK Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the E&SC CBLD, this role will provide real-time support and analysis, and aid effective decision making to the E&SC CBLD and the E&SC Project Leads.
• Managing, and optimising, a small team of financial managers and finance leads responsible for SL finance.
• Egis in the UK is currently in an exciting period of transition and growth, as such an instrumental element of this role is to lead the transformation of the E&SC BL finance function, from system implementation, through to incorporation of acquisitions to the adoption of a Shared Services based model.