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 will sits within our street lighting and highways electrical infrastructure business 'Connected Cities'.
The Finance Business Partner will be responsible for supporting the General Manager, in providing a full management accounting services and delivering professional, timely and accurate financial reporting & forecasting service to our Connected Cities business unit. The role will be based in our Sittingbourne office.
Key activities:
- Produce timely, accurate, and compliant production of monthly management accounts pack
- Monitor, track and evaluate the operational expenses in the month and recommend efficiencies where possible
- Prepare and post monthly journals including accruals & prepayments
- To perform forecasts, budget preparation and variance analysis
- Support operational management with detailed contract reviews including cost analysis
- Oversee the preparation and consolidation of schedules for year-end audit purposes
- ensure invoices are raised in accordance with contracts and company policies
- To manage debt collection, WIP recovery and review of BIA
- Oversee the rolling cash flow reporting and evaluation
Skills, qualifications & experience:
- Previous experience with operational management accounts
- Must be able to evaluate complex data and have sound problem solving skills
- Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to effectively multitask and work unsupervised
- Strong Excel knowledge
- Must be willing to travel to multi sites to support operational teams
- Ideally CIMA or ACCA part-qualified (or working towards)
We offer an excellent benefits package including
- 25 days leave
- 2 Volunteering days leave
- Pension
- Company share scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme (Private GP Appointments, Legal support, Counselling)
- Access to LinkedIn training
Who are we?
EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
What’s next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.
In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.
At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals
Customer Liaison Officer
Equans is looking for a Customer Liaison Officer to join our team in Lincolnshire on a permanent basis.
This is a full time role. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package.
What will you deliver?
- To provide consultation and support to residents prior to, during and after works to their homes,ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
- Managing the customer/resident journey whilst following the client and company engagement procedures
- To develop effective working relationships with residents, clients, subcontractors, site-based personnel, local stakeholders, the local community and the Customer Care Department
- Carry out choice events, consultation events and individual consultation with residents regarding future work.
- Carry out individual resident inductions to include - introduction to Equans, the CLO/RLO
process, scope of works, property and personal belongings condition surveys inclusive of photographs for evidence - Complete resident profiling and work with the site management team to implement effective working practices and discuss with the Client’s customer care team where appropriate
- Agree access arrangements with the resident and book appointments to enable the work to their home
- Organise and provide support needs: packing boxes, dust sheets, storage and other facilities
as required and agreed.
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary, car and benefits package, which includes;
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are we looking for?
- Previous experience within a customer service based role
- Previous resident liaison experience within the construction / social housing sector
- Basic understanding of construction and social housing
- Familiarisation of GDPR regulations
- Computer literate in MS office
Who are we?
Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
Equans is a Bouygues group company.
What's next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
EQNENG
At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.
Network/Telecoms Engineer
Equans is looking for a Network/Telecoms Engineer to join our team at EDF at Heysham Power Station for a 12 month Fixed-Term contract. This is a full time role working 37 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.
General Overview
Working within the Network& Telecoms Team you will be responsible for carrying out repairs, planned installations and maintenance work on the Station Telecoms& IT Network.
Main Responsibilities:
Effect repairs to the Network as required. Undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the Team leader. Complete new installation works, complete all report sheets and test certificates as necessary and mark up any drawing alterations. Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with published procedures. Complete all Task/Risk Assessment sheets relating to work.
Technical Competence:
• Must demonstrate a methodical approach to tasks and plan accurately
• Able to follow technical drawings and plans specifications, schedules, and manufacturer’s details.
• Numerical ability for measuring and making calculations (material estimates and measurements)
• Knowledge of a broad spectrum of Telecommunication systems.
• Knowledge of the safe operation of basic hand and power tools
• Understand Network principles and topologies (LAN/WAN), data communication protocols, network operating platforms with respect to the Station and organisational standards.
• Ensuring provision of networked infrastructure services meet international compliance, integrity, security, and availability standards.
• Liaison with the Help Desk with respect to resolving problems within defined service levels; action of Work Order requirements assigned by the Equans Workflow Process.
• Understanding of broad spectrum of Telecommunications Systems, comprising; Digital Radio (DMR), Conventional/IP Telephony, Public Address, Analogue Digital CCTV, Broadcast standard digital media systems and Radiopaging.
Industry Qualifications:
• Must have been a registered apprentice or undergone some equivalent method of training
• Practical training in the Networks & Telecoms Technical Discipline
Equans / EDF Training Requirements:
• Equans Induction (Mandatory)
• Equans Health and Safety (level one) including COSHH(Mandatory)
• Equans Manual Handling (Mandatory)
• EDF - Safe Unescorted Access to Site (Site Specific) (Mandatory)
• EDF - Entry into Radiation and Contamination Controlled Areas (EIRCA & EICCA) (Mandatory)
• EDF - Generic Dressing / Undressing for CCA (DUCCA) (Mandatory)
• EDF – Fire Prevention (Mandatory)
• EDF – Competent Person (Mandatory)
• EDF – Competent Person E&M
• EDF – Foreign Materials Exclusion (Mandatory)
Accountabilities
Key Performance Indicators:
Planning & Organising
• Work with appropriate line supervisors to ensure that tasks are planned and delivered to client specification and agreed service requirements.
• Plan and prioritise work
• Shows clear understanding of role objectives and responsibilities.
• Work schedules and projects are prioritised appropriately and delivered on time.
• An ability to work under pressure taking ownership of all delegated tasks ensuring that all work is of a high standard.
Operational Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company procedures, maintaining up to date knowledge of H/S and Environmental regulations
• Provide out of hours cover where required
• Complete relevant paperwork
• Compliant with all safety related policies and procedures
• Identification and reporting of areas and procedures that fail to meet expected standards (Safety, Technical and Environmental)
• Appropriate risk assessments undertaken on all work.
• Rectifies problems where appropriate (ensuring that the correct procedures are followed)
• All paperwork completed (permits, reports and work order cards) is accurate and submitted within set time scales.
Teamwork
• Establish good working relationships with other team members, provide guidance to others (e.g., apprentices)
• Willingly contribute to the overall team and company objectives, responding quickly to new directives
• Delivers/Contributes to pre-job briefs, exchanging ideas and putting forward suggestions to improve team performance.
• Positive feedback from other team members.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels in a clear and concise manner. Interacting positively with the client and their representatives, proactively sharing information with others.
Health & Safety
• Reads and understands the relevant generic Risk Assessment
• Completes Point of work Risk Assessment
• Ensures appropriate PPE is worn/used and is good working order
• Ensures work area is protected using appropriate barriers/signs
• Ensures full training has been received for each aspect of the job
• Ensures work area is left safe on completion of the job
• Uses appropriate access equipment where necessary
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are we?
Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
Equans is a Bouygues group company.
What's next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
ENGENG
As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.
At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.
You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.
