About Our Client
Our client is a world leader in the Engineering and Research industry. They are a mid-sized firm with a global reach and are based in Bedford. Known for their commitment to innovation and design, they have a robust Accounting & Finance department that is instrumental in facilitating their continued growth and success. This role is newly created role due to continued growth.
Job Description
* Provide regular reporting to key stakeholders on financial and operational performance across areas including: internal and external customer projects; overhead budgets and capital expenditure.
* Ensure that the financial performance, including key opportunities and risks, of major contracts and programmes is understood and reported accurately.
* Provide analysis, guidance and management insights to enable effective financial control and governance
* Provide robust challenge and support to investment and transformation programmes to ensure that maximum value is obtained.
* Support the generation, review and agreement of the Integrated Business Plan (IBP), our rolling 5-year strategic planning process.
* Assist the Head of Finance & IT with ad hoc reporting and other tasks as required.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Finance Business Partner should have:
* Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
* Project Accounting experience ideally in an engineering or similar project based environment
* Advanced excel knowledge including modelling and forecasting, is essential for this role.
* Experience of working in a similar role at a senior level is desirable.
* Knowledge of SAP B1 would be advantageous.
* Commercially minded with a deep business understanding.
* Strong analytical and communication skills.
What's on Offer
* A competitive salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
* A comprehensive benefits package.
* A supportive and inclusive company culture.
* Flexible working
* Private health insurance
* 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service after 5 years' service)
If this Finance Business Partner role within the Engineering industry sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, don't delay - apply today!
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