Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to Contract Managers and operational leaders, providing financial insight, challenge, and support to drive business performance.
• Prepare and present timely, accurate financial reports, translating financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
• Monitor and maintain the financial health of the contract, ensuring revenue, costs, profitability, and cash flow are effectively managed.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and business plans, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions where required.
• Deliver robust monthly forecasting and support the development and management of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Provide detailed analysis of costs, pricing, productivity, and operational performance to support commercial decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Identify and deliver opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and value creation across the contract.
• Ensure supplier payments are managed in accordance with contractual obligations, company policies, and prompt payment requirements.
• Develop financial models, trends, and projections to support strategic planning and long-term business objectives.
• Support internal and external audit requirements, ensuring strong financial controls, governance, and compliance are maintained.
• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including Operational Managers, Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement teams, Project Managers, clients, and suppliers.
• Challenge and influence stakeholders to drive financial accountability, operational excellence, and the achievement of contractual and organisational objectives.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes, controls, reporting, and overall business performance.

Requirements and Skills

Essential

• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, or similar commercially focused finance role.
• Experience within Facilities Management or other contract-based service environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful business insights.
• Advanced financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling skills.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles, financial controls, and performance reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at all levels.
• Proficiency in financial and reporting systems, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively across operational, commercial, and finance functions.
• Sound knowledge of relevant financial regulations, governance requirements, and accounting standards.

Desirable

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent), or part-qualified with significant relevant experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale contracts, projects, or programmes.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP and business intelligence/reporting tools.
• Experience of working in a client-facing environment and presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.