Finance Business Partner

EQUANS are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to be based ideally in Reading. This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.Be the "face of Finance" at the local level - communicating to / from Operations to Finance.Partner with the Contract team by providing financial information and interpretation, undertaking proactive analytical and other investigations, contributing to developing a better understanding of the business and improving operational performance.What will you deliver?Provide expert accounting, reporting and all necessary financial expertise for the sector / contract.Balance sheet and Cash flow forecastingAssist in the production of the medium-term Cash Budgets for the Central Finance Team.Work with contract management to ensure that plans, budgets and forecasts for the contract are both challenging and achievable.Partner with the contracts to shape and manage performance KPI's.Source and inform the central team of the specific requirements and specifications of the sector / contract.Manage the delivery of all financial processes to their BU.Provide proactive input into contract negotiations and contract decision making initiatives.Attend contract / sector committees and meetings as required, including meetings with the client.Intervene where required to support compliance and alignment objectives.Drive for value at the bottom line, with a focus on revenue enhancement / protection and on cost saving opportunities.Ad-hoc projects, which may include Contract recovery investigations, implementation and benefits realisationsWhat can we offer you?On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;Pension Scheme25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discountsCycle to work schemeHoliday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are we looking for?Ideally have 3-5 years post qualification experience in a Finance Business Partner role or similarOutstanding financial & commercial acumenAbility to analyse complex data with accuracy and distil this to simplified outcomesGood communicator and very strong inter-personal skillsExcellent problem solving, analytical and customer service skillsAbility to manage own workloads to meet set deadlinesBeing open to innovation and new ways of workingWho are we?EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.EQUANS' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.What's next?If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.For more information about EQUANS, please visit: Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.
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