Full job descriptionThe Job
A Finance Business Partner will be hired for a long term duration, 18 months + with potential to lead to a permanent hire. Mainly site based this role will support 3 businesses within the group. The role provides high-quality financial insight and partnering closely with the Divisional Finance Director and business Managing Directors. The postholder is accountable for accurate and timely production of management information, financial analysis, budgeting & forecasting, and for delivering clear insight to support informed commercial decision-making.

Some key areas:
*Prepare monthly management accounts, short term forecasts and budgets
*Assume accountability for P&L and balance sheet reconciliations and reviewing reconciliations performed by junior colleagues
*Prepare budgets for each of the businesses
*Manage project margin information, and communication with key stakeholders to ensure comprehensive understanding of each projects financial status
*Business Partnering and acting as a trusted advisor to operational and commercial leaders across the division
*Provide pro active financial support, analysis, and recommendations to drive the business growth and profitability



The business
A well established North East business
About You
*Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
*Strong management accounting experience, including full ownership of month-end-reporting, forecasting & budgeting
*Long term contract or project accounting experience
*Strong understanding of margin control, project performance and the relationship between revenue recognition, billing and cash
*Credible business partnering capability
*Ability to interpret data, identify issues and explain recommendations clearly