Location
Bedford, Bedfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
About Our Client
Our client is a world leader in the Engineering and Research industry. They are a mid-sized firm with a global reach and are based in Bedford. Known for their commitment to innovation and design, they have a robust Accounting & Finance department that is instrumental in facilitating their continued growth and success. This role is newly created role due to continued growth.
Job Description
- Provide regular reporting to key stakeholders on financial and operational performance across areas including: internal and external customer projects; overhead budgets and capital expenditure.
- Ensure that the financial performance, including key opportunities and risks, of major contracts and programmes is understood and reported accurately.
- Provide analysis, guidance and management insights to enable effective financial control and governance
- Provide robust challenge and support to investment and transformation programmes to ensure that maximum value is obtained.
- Support the generation, review and agreement of the Integrated Business Plan (IBP), our rolling 5-year strategic planning process.
- Assist the Head of Finance & IT with ad hoc reporting and other tasks as required.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Finance Business Partner should have:
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Project Accounting experience ideally in an engineering or similar project based environment
- Advanced excel knowledge including modelling and forecasting, is essential for this role.
- Experience of working in a similar role at a senior level is desirable.
- Knowledge of SAP B1 would be advantageous.
- Commercially minded with a deep business understanding.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
What's on Offer
- A competitive salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
- A comprehensive benefits package.
- A supportive and inclusive company culture.
- Flexible working
- Private health insurance
- 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service after 5 years' service)
If this Finance Business Partner role within the Engineering industry sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, don't delay - apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr
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