SENIOR FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

at  Equans

What will you deliver?

• The “face of Finance” at the local level – communicating to / from the Operator counterpart.
• Managing the provision of standardised management accounting services for the Sector, including all aspects of business planning, forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting and control; ensuring the sectors finances are in line with accounting policies and are reported with integrity
• Timely preparation and interpretation of management accounts, business plans and forecasts related to the business area, recommending actions based on appropriate analysis and financial appraisal
• Providing trusted advice and support related to financial management and control to operational colleagues
• Involvement in ensuring the commercial standing of new projects; in the pricing, planning, implementation and delivery stages. This includes leading on financial modelling, review, challenge and validate financial approach on new business and projects
• Ensuring that effective financial controls operate across the business area, and that financial risk is understood and minimised
• Supporting the maintenance and development of effective and efficient financial control processes and systems, including identifying opportunities and owing through to implementation.
• Supporting the development of performance management tools to include KPIs and dashboards
• Contributing business area knowledge and expertise within the Division and wider UKBU as needed
• Seeking opportunities to improve the finance support service to the business area, working closely with non-finance colleagues
• Leadership and development of the Finance and Admin teams for the Sector
• Working with other functions who support the sector including Commercial, Procurement, Legal etc.
• Partnership of the Sector Managing Director
• Ad-hoc projects, which may include Contract recovery investigations, implementation and realisation of performance improvement plans

The role holder will be an effective partner to the business, providing support, challenge, expertise and a clear framework as appropriate. Partner the Sector MD and provide leadership to the finance team of the Sector.
Focus and drive towards net margin % enhancement and cash generation.
Own and drive through efficiency improvements providing a clear, simple, streamlined service, working with peer group to ensure consistency of delivery.

What will you deliver?

• The “face of Finance” at the local level – communicating to / from the Operator counterpart.
• Managing the provision of standardised management accounting services for the Sector, including all aspects of business planning, forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting and control; ensuring the sectors finances are in line with accounting policies and are reported with integrity
• Timely preparation and interpretation of management accounts, business plans and forecasts related to the business area, recommending actions based on appropriate analysis and financial appraisal
• Providing trusted advice and support related to financial management and control to operational colleagues
• Involvement in ensuring the commercial standing of new projects; in the pricing, planning, implementation and delivery stages. This includes leading on financial modelling, review, challenge and validate financial approach on new business and projects
• Ensuring that effective financial controls operate across the business area, and that financial risk is understood and minimised
• Supporting the maintenance and development of effective and efficient financial control processes and systems, including identifying opportunities and owing through to implementation.
• Supporting the development of performance management tools to include KPIs and dashboards
• Contributing business area knowledge and expertise within the Division and wider UKBU as needed
• Seeking opportunities to improve the finance support service to the business area, working closely with non-finance colleagues
• Leadership and development of the Finance and Admin teams for the Sector
• Working with other functions who support the sector including Commercial, Procurement, Legal etc.
• Partnership of the Sector Managing Director
• Ad-hoc projects, which may include Contract recovery investigations, implementation and realisation of performance improvement plans.