Our global client is looking for an Interim Finance Business Partner for an imediate start. Flexible working is offered and the candidate will have been qualified for at least 2/3 years.

Client Details

Global energy business.

Description

The Business Partner will work with their manager to ensure delivery of the Finance team's objectives.

Day to Day:

• Delivery of documentation on the team's key processes
• Integrity and assurance of project costs
• Articulating to the UK business the key messages behind the financial performance
• Delivery of pertinent analysis to facilitate UK management team's and wider business's understanding of the performance of the relevant portfolio to aid decision-making
• Helping to develop the financial forecasts of the relevant assets and challenging the business teams on the assumptions driving these forecasts
• Representing UK Finance in key meetings with other business departments, UK Executive and external investors
• Assisting in the development of new business-facing processes for new areas of activity within UK
• Projects to deliver organisational performance improvements leading to increasing profitability and/ or cash flow
• Understanding and analysing external economic trends, including the impact of government legislation, and the impact on the UK business

Understanding the drivers of long-term profitability to facilitate management decision-making in areas such as capital expenditure priorities and new business areas

Profile

• Accounting qualification (ACA/ CIMA/ ACCA). Several years' experience working in industry.
• Knowledge of both UK GAAP and IFRS, experience of preparing statutory accounts (if applicable) and the confidence to apply them to practical examples is essential
• Knowledge of accounting policies, processes and systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Able to challenge the way things are done and look at ways to make improvements to the business
• Proficient IT skills (Spreadsheets, database, Visual basic)
• Knowledge of internal systems (SAP, BOFC)
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise conflicting activities and be proactive
• Act with complete integrity and confidentiality
• Committed to continuous improvement and development of skills and knowledge
• Experience of the energy or services industry is desirable.

Job Offer

A competitive daily rate and flexible working.