Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor to the Business Unit leadership team and will be responsible for the following:
- Own the Business Unit P&L Performance with the Business Unit Leader
- Own the quality and integrity of the Business Unit's financial and operational data, ensuring leaders make decisions based on accurate, timely, and reliable information.
- Analyse key financial and commercial metrics including revenues and costs, and profitability, order intake, backlog.
- Explain performance gaps, recommend corrective actions and monitor execution
- Lead monthly review with operational team and with the Finance Director
- Support the Business Leader in its strategic decision
- Support strategic decision-making by assessing risks, opportunities, and financial implications.
- Evaluate acquisitions, pricing strategies, investments, and new business opportunities.
- Develop financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support decision-making.
- Lead annual budget process, build rolling forecasts, identify risks and opportunities and improve predictability of results
- Improve cash conversion, and monitor AR, suppliers/subcontractor payment and contract cash profile
- Collaborate with other Finance Business Partners on cross-business initiatives and projects.
- Share best practices and contribute to continuous improvement across the finance organization.
- Drive adoption and effective use of ERP systems within the operational teams.
- Lead, coach, and develop a dedicated cost control team, and oversee project accounting, billing support, and accounts payable processes.
- Ensure high-quality financial support is delivered to the business.
Our ideal candidate has:- A recognized accounting designation (CPA preferred) or degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 10 years of finance experience within the construction, contracting, or project-based industry.
- Proven experience partnering with operational and senior leadership teams to drive business performance and informed decision-making.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience evaluating pricing, profitability, investments, acquisitions, and business opportunities.
- Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and performance management.
- Accountability for the accuracy, integrity, and governance of financial and operational data used for reporting and decision-making.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, audit processes, and corporate governance principles.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations.
- Proven leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and support senior leaders while driving accountability.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong and collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Strong ERP systems knowledge and experience leveraging analytics and dashboards to improve visibility and performance.
- Proven success leading, developing, and coaching high-performing teams.
