Finance Business Partner

As a Finance Business Partner you will play a pivotal role in supporting and challenging our Divisional Operations Directors to optimise the financial and operational performance of their respective divisions. You will work in tandem with our Central Finance and Operations teams to gain an in-depth understanding of various P&L lines and related processes, ensuring efficient revenue recognition, cost management, and performance analysis.

Client Details

A leading provider of end-to-end solutions to telecommunications companies in the UK. The business provides a full range of fibre network services including design, build, upgrade, maintenance, 5G mobile mast connections and residential and business installations. Our client collaborates closely with industry giants like Virgin Media to ensure cutting-edge connectivity solutions for communities across the nation.

Description

1. Finance Business Partner: Through a deep understanding of Divisional P&Ls, collaborate with Operations Directors to plan, analyse and drive operational and financial performance.
2. Reporting and Analysis: Working alongside Central Finance colleagues, ensuring accurate and timely accounting, reporting and analysis of the key P&L components including revenue recognition, internal and external (subcontractor) costs, materials vehicles and other operating costs.
3. Budgeting an forecasting: Support the production of accurate and timely budgets and forecasts in line with Divisional and wider Corporate ambitions and targets, monitoring on-going progress and variances as appropriate
4. Process improvement: Identify opportunities for business / financial process improvements and recommend and implement solutions where appropriate
5. Adhoc analysis and trouble-shooting: Perform reactive, investigative analysis on key topics and issues as required, both on a Divisional and Company-wide basis.

Profile

• Financial Acumen: Command of monthly reported P&L numbers for relevant workstreams.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to perform insightful drill-down and variance analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Financial Operations Understanding: Ability to relate financial performance to operational activities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Revenue Forecasting: Understanding of key revenue drivers and the ability to predict and forecast future performance accurately.
• Interpersonal and Influencing skills: Ability to support, advise and challenge constructively all levels.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary - £50k - £60k
• Hybrid working model
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Dynamic work environment with a supportive team