Finance Business Partner

Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom

Job description

Robert Half are partnered with a fast-growing Construction business to support the recruitment of their new Finance Business Partner on a permanent contract.

About Our Client…

Our client embodies innovation, sustainability, and exceptional technical proficiency. With an approximate turnover of £150 million and an impressive 50% year-on-year growth, they are spearheading pioneering projects globally, trending to grow exponentially in the next 3-5 years. This presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to leading-edge initiatives that shape the future and as the demand for our client's solutions continues to rise, joining the organisation offers an exciting career path in a booming industry.

The Role…

As Finance Business Partner, you will bridge the gap between Finance and internal teams such as Commercial, Sales and Projects. Working closely with your internal Finance team and partnering with multidiscipline stakeholders, you will drive reporting, enhance processes, and improve operational and financial performance. You'll play a pivotal role in project review meetings with senior management, serving as the go-to person for all matters related to project costs. In a typical month, you'll be immersed in multi-million-pound projects, scrutinising costs, analysing invoices, and running reports. You'll have the opportunity to be present on the factory floor, gaining firsthand insights into the operations of the business and the subsequent financial implications. If you are keen on having a "boots on the ground" approach to partnering outside of Finance, this role is perfect for you!

About You…

The ideal candidate will preferably be fully or part qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA), or QBE with over 5 years of relevant experience. More important than credentials, is the right mindset - we are seeking candidates who see beyond the numbers, identify patterns, and can transform data into actionable insights. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as you'll collaborate extensively within and outside of finance, leveraging your storytelling abilities to communicate financial narratives effectively.

Key Responsibilities…

• Partnering with Commercial, Sales and Projects teams to drive better understanding of project costs
• Ownership of project costs and analysis across all projects
• Supporting and inputting into the project review process
• Developing an early warning system for cost spends vs budget allowances
• Driving process and performance improvements
• Ownership of time management system, providing variance analysis and insights
• Forecasting of project cashflows
• Ownership of absorption costing
• Timely reporting and reconciliation of company balances
• Accurate reporting of R&D costs and report submissions, feeding into the Corporation Tax compliance process
• Overseeing other members of the finance team to ensure timely production of information
• Support key month end procedures

Salary and Benefits…

• £45,000 - £55,000 Basic Salary
• Bonus Scheme - £3,000
• 5% Pension contribution
• 25 Days Annual Leave
• Green initiatives
• Income protection
• Incentive to work out and keep fit
• Death & Life insurance

If this sounds as though it aligns with your skill set, experience and what you're hoping for in your next role, please apply to this advertisement directly and a consultant will reach out.

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£45k - £55k per annum