Finance Business Partner

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 DescriptionProvide 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 governanceProvide 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 environmentAdvanced 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 OfferA 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 workingPrivate health insurance26 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!
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