Finance Business Partner

With a hard line into the Senior FBP for DES Services, and a dotted line into Director for Embedded Energy, this role is key on the SLT for the Embedded Energy section of the division. This role is the most senior Finance role in Embedded Energy, and will work with the Director and Senior FBP to establish and maintain financial and management procedures, whilst formulating strategic plans to feed into the newly formed Services section of the D&ES Division. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and governance requirements and to provide financial advice, guidance and support to colleagues to enable them to make good decisions and meet business objectives. Produce insights and clarity around data and performance, to help drive the business to achieve potential in both the short and medium term.

• Be a key member of D&ES Embedded Energy SLT, playing an active and key role in setting strategy and vision
• Support the wider D&ES Services business as required by the Senior FBP
• Report on variances from the established budget and rolling forecasts, and the reasons for those variances including reporting and KPI analysis, and including suggested corrective actions and options to mitigate
• Accountable for the preparation of the company budget and rolling forecasts, including monthly flash results, and monthly business performance reviews
• Formulating strategic and long-term business plans
• Monitor business performance and provide accurate and timely financial reporting and insights/guidance to D&ES Services MD, Senior FBP D&ES Services, and D&ES Divisional FD
• Manage the financial reporting and administration of legal entities as required
• Ensure alignment with Divisional and UKBU strategy and agenda, ensuring that both Divisional and UKBU Finance requirements are met
• Test the financial impact of proposed strategic objectives, validate the authenticity of forecasts and clarify the full impact of cost savings
• Lead the preparation of monthly analysis of the financial statements including variance analysis providing explanations and business solutions to help mitigate the risks

• Advanced Excel skills, ability to work with complex formulas and pivot tables – and ability to lead teams through changes to process and approach
• Power BI experience preferable
• Experience with SAP and BPC
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent), with post qualification experience
• Strong skillset in Balance sheet Analysis
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Experience in team leadership, and staff management

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

At 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 AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 5% bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Single use private health care
• Generous holiday allowance
• Life cover
• 5% Pension