Finance Business Partner

Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our team working flexibly under a hybrid model both in the office and at home. The role can be based in our Welwyn office but we are happy to consider other base locations – London, Cambridge, Kent, Birmingham and Manchester. The role will involve travel to various sites when required. Key activities * Will be responsible for monthly project(s) financial results including the identification and production of variance analysis against the relevant forecasts, via detailed understanding of project expenditure, risks and opportunities * Ensure accounting in line with BYES policies and IFRS standards * Will be responsible for the production and analysis of key performance indicators based on all business areas * Notify managers of trends and work with them on options/ways to achieve company targets * Budgetary control. Support project sites (Project Manager, Operational Excellence, Quantity Surveyors, etc) to keep the project cost model and local risk register up to date * Review the model (integrity + reconciliation with SAP) and constructively challenge forecast assumptions * Key participant in project point reviews * Provide forecasting, leading with input from relevant budget holders, the preparation of budgets forecasts, using a clear and driver-based approach * Act as a business partner to ensure early identification of risks with successful mitigations * Conduct finance reviews at project sites to support adherence to company procedures (i.e., stock, goods receipts) and conduct general and financial audits where relevant * Review and drive the contract for general auditing of financial and non-financial obligations as well as for responding to operational queries * Produce year end the statutory audit justification as required Skills & qualification * CIMA/ACCA part/fully qualified. Degree in relevant field preferred * Construction/infrastructure background * Able and willing to travel to site when required * Financial diligence and attention to detail - Ability to be timely and accurate in the presentation of financial information in a pressured environment * Excel – Intermediate * Full Driving license required We offer an excellent benefits package including: * Generous holiday allowance * Private health care * Flexible working opportunities * Company share scheme * Cycle to work scheme * Season ticket loan * Employee assistance programme