Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner 

Somerset- Hybrid 

Permanent/Full time

Competitive salary + Company Benefits

We are on a tremendous growth path with our finance function developing into a first-class service for the organisation, we are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to support two of our Water Engineering business units.

More about the role: 

• Strategic and Operational Finance Business Partner to two Business Units• You will need to be able to build strong relationships with the operational teams
• Ability to influence business performance and challenge decisions where appropriate
• Develop an in-depth understanding of how the two businesses work and become a trusted advisor to the senior management teams

• Financial Reporting• Responsibility for revenue recognition in month-end accounts, working with stakeholders to assess and value work carried out in month and managing outstanding Work-In-Progress (WIP) to recognise
• Working with central management accounts team around cost accruals and balance sheet control

• Financial Analysis• Analysis of monthly performance vs expectations and explaining any variances
• Produce data-led insights into key performance metrics such as vehicle utilisation, repairs and maintenance costs and overtime expenditure
• Model scenarios to support decision-making
• Engage with stakeholders on any other ad hoc analysis to understand performance and drive the businesses forward

• Forecasting and Budgeting• Own the fortnightly forecasting process for the two business units, providing accurate updates to the business on expected EBITDA performance and detailing any variances to prior submissions
• Support the Head of Finance in the annual budgeting processes

• Working Capital Improvement• Support the working capital position by ensuring work is invoiced promptly
• Become a key point of contact with central AP and AR teams to support efficient use of cash

About you: 

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified or finalist.
• Prior experience in a similar role and within an organisation with a busy account department
• Positive can-do attitude
• Commercial awareness
• Experience operating within an Industrial Services or multi-site environment advantageous but not essential
• Microsoft Office applications experience, with excellent knowledge of Excel
• Excellent administration and office environment skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use initiative is essential and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Clean UK driving licence

What's in it for you?:

• Enhanced maternity,  paternity and adoption pay and leave.
• Company pension. 
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary).
• Medicash plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays. 
• Training and career progression opportunities.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.