Senior Finance Business Partner

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 22,000 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

This Senior Finance Business Partner role forms part of the finance team in the UK, reporting to the Project Director and managing the delivery of shared services across the UK. The scope of the shared services covers payables and payroll, invoicing and treasury management, and reporting and compliance.

The finance function has been through a period of transformation over the past year, with entity specific finance resources being centralised into one UK finance team, and the migration onto a new ERP, Oracle. This role must now build upon that progress and ensure that all shared service activities have the correct level of stewardship, and demonstrable SLAs are in place, and regularly communicated to key stakeholders.

There is a strong emphasis on people management to ensure the successful functioning of the team. This role would be based at our Manchester office. We operate a hybrid working policy, this role would require 2 to 3 days in the office each week.

This role will involve setting up new systems and procedures as part of a major Government project. You will be leading and building a new team, working closely with the client in this exciting and challenging new opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Lead & coordinate all activities related to the day-to-day performance of the accounting, administration and reconciliation for the UK DMS activities and for the Government client
• Prepare weekly, monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with the contractual requirements, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met
• Responsible for overseeing accounts payable and vendor payment activities, accounts receivable, bank deposits, accounting software and banking transactions, fixed assets
• Responsible for overseeing monthly payroll, employee benefits and salary administration, payroll related reconciliations
• Responsible for regular performance scorecard analysis and reporting
• Manage tax functions, remittances and filings to comply with UK tax regulations
• Monitor and analyse monthly operating results against budget; manage the preparation of quarterly financial forecasts; conduct cost and control analysis to maximise return on assets
• Interact with management and conduct, perform, and submit financial report status reports, budget information, recommendations and problem alerts to management
• Develop and manage annual budget preparation, communicate actual to budget performance variances to department manager
• Act as project manager for finance and administration related projects on an as needed basis
• Manage external accounting and tax audits and all communication exchanges with external accounting firm or tax authorities

• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or ACA (preferred), fully qualified.
• Strong background in financial reporting, including preparing weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements.
• Hands-on experience in overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, and managing banking transactions.
• Experience of working on projects with the Government  would be beneficial
• Experience in financial forecasting, budget management, and performance analysis, including regular budget variance analysis.
• Familiarity with fixed asset management and financial reconciliation processes.
• Experience in external audits, including managing relationships with external accounting firms and tax authorities.
• Expertise in preparing financial reports in compliance with contractual requirements and meeting strict deadlines.
• Proficient in accounting software (Sage) and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) for daily operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ability to liaise effectively with vendors, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth accounting operations

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe. Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.