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Lead Finance Business Partner

Equans is looking for a Lead Finance Business Partner to join our team in London on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary banding of £60,000-£65,000, dependent upon skills and experience, car allowance and benefits package.

The Lead Finance Business Partner is responsible for leading a team of Finance Analysts/Management Accountants in addition to the management of the Finance Business Partner, and deliver a professional, timely and accurate financial reporting & forecasting, for a range of business units within Sustainable FM. This is a broad role, which encompasses financial management, contractual support, risk and team management. This will also include, direct self delivery of the above for a range of business units.

The post holder will cover a portfolio of contracts in and around London. Will lead a small team of Qualified & part-qualified finance professionals including managers and review their work. Structure, motivate, coach and develop your team.

What will you deliver?

Take responsibility for the production and management of timely/accurate/compliant monthly financial results (P&L and balance sheet), for each of the service lines within your scope. Manage the forecasting exercises (budget and re-forecasts). Monitor, track and analyse the operational expenses in the month and recommend efficiencies where possible.
Take responsibility for the production of key financial indicators. Analyse and provide recommendations to site management, to optimise the Company’s position (i.e. supplier payments, debtor days, etc)
Presentation of meaningful trends and variance analysis to enable your customers to make informed decisions. Provision of internal and statutory audit justifications as required
Evaluate and challenge - using appropriate data and analytics - the budgeting and operations of each site and service line: resource levels, performance vs. output specifications and suitable benchmarks
Ensure that support to general managers is optimised to minimise performance penalties. Analyse root causes /recommendations
Liaise with relevant staff to improve paper flow and cash flow, making suggestions where appropriate
Being the first point of contact for the business when out of the ordinary requests / issues arise to ensure proper delivery to requests as well as ensuring appropriate level of understanding in the task is established.
Proactively analyse/audit contractual compliance and risks, so that to provide sound support to site management, and ensure that the business is gaining full entitlement of contractual arrangements. This can involve meeting with external clients, when required
Monitor the monthly service fee and variations and draft contractual claims for each service when commercial shortfalls are apparent
Provide support to your manager and business leaders when tendering for new opportunities (pricing, modelling, etc.)
Take an active part in the optimisation of our management systems and reporting suite – to provide meaningful financial information to our customers, in the most effective way. Lead transversal projects
Identify improvement areas and generate ideas from your team, and implement these ideas
To continuously identify, devise and delivery improvements on an incremental basis

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package, which includes;

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 2 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 looking for?

A qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with strong industry experience in business partnering with stakeholders at all levels.
Resilient, able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple stakeholders.
A highly analytical skilled problem solver with a strong Operational mind-set; capability to distil complex ideas or problems into simple, effective plans and solutions through effective verbal and written communication skills.
Able to think strategically, yet be comfortable adopting a hands-on approach, and staying close to the detail commercially.
Influence and Persuasion: Ability to influence decision-making processes within the organisation by presenting compelling arguments based on financial data and analysis.
Commercial/Contractual experience within PFI contracts

This role includes a DBS Enhanced check therefore ability to pass is essential.

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 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.

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.

Financial Reporting Accountant

Equans is looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join us on a permanent basis, located at our offices in Newcastle Upon Tyne or Rotherham. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

This is a key financial role covering the Equans UKBU perimeter, delivering specialist technical accounting the providing support to lead and manage a team in the delivery of statutory accounts and audit reporting as well as the management of technical accounting queries and changes to policies/IFRS standards.

What will you deliver?

Provision of technical accounting support to the Business, demonstrating sound knowledge of the application of IFRS, addressing queries on accounting methodology, challenging proposed accounting and ultimately ensuring appropriate application of Group financial accounting policies, preparing technical accounting papers as audit evidence where necessary;
Review of a) new accounting standards, determining impact, adoption approach and any training needs, as well as b) existing UKBU accounting policies to ensure continued adherence and relevance and consistency throughout the UKBU;
Delivery of technical financial project work e.g. production of completion accounts, balance sheet reconciliation tidy-up, improvement of internal control processes, procedures and controls etc;
Supporting to lead, manage and develop the External Financial Reporting Team in the delivery of high-quality external reporting including the production of annual statutory accounts to statutory deadlines;
Managing an operational level relationship with the auditors, ensuring the quarterly, interim and annual audit requirements progress to agreed timelines and conclude smoothly;
Production of industry specific regulatory reporting including Cabinet Office submissions, Office of National Statistics reporting and IAS 19 pension reporting;
Assistance in the scrutiny of journal entries to ensure the source data is as accurate as possible prior to the audit process commencing;
Planning and execution of step plans in relation to the liquidation of surplus entities within the UK BU, performed in accordance with UK law and UK GAAP;

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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 looking for?

Qualified Accountant, with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.
Strong technical knowledge and accounting skills, in IFRSs and UK law;
Advanced analytical and technical skills;
Highly developed project management and organisational skills, working to tight deadlines in a complex and challenging environment;
Demonstrable experience leading teams of qualified and non-qualified staff in a pressurised reporting environment;
Confident in building successful key business and client relationships;
Solid communication and presentation skills
Strong reporting skills – statutory accounts preparation and for internal Group reporting;
Excellent planning and administration skills;
Experience in challenging the status quo and fostering an innovative mindset within teams; and
Ability to credibly influence and challenge at all levels within the organisation.

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.

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.

(XXX SPONSORSHIPCODE XXX)

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.

Financial Reporting Accountant

Equans is looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join us on a 12 month FTC at our offices in Newcastle Upon Tyne or Rotherham. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

To work in a team of qualified and part qualified accountants to support the delivery of timely, robust, high-quality statutory and group reporting, ensuring that all processes are as efficient as possible, highlighting areas for improvement where relevant.

What will you deliver?

Work both independently and in a collaborative team environment to deliver business reporting requirements – to include statutory, Group and ad hoc reporting.
Produce high quality statutory and group reporting deliverables.
Have good technical knowledge of IFRS and its application within the EQUANS business referring to senior management for clarity if in doubt.
Challenge existing ways of working and develop a continuous improvement culture; and
Deliver best in class customer service to internal and external stakeholders/customers.
Deliver accurate and timely statutory and group financial reporting and other ad-hoc deliverables for the Equans UK Services and certain corporate entities.
Produce the financial statements for assigned legal entities.
Perform technical reviews of draft statutory accounts.
Assist the team to ensure the accounts progress through audit in a timely manner.
Monitor developments in accounting standards to ensure that all statutory reporting is prepared in accordance with IFRS and FRS 101.
Provide technical accounting input relating to internal Group reorganisations as required.
Apply group financial accounting policy and procedures and contribute to their development as and when required.
Deliver in line with statutory and group monthly and quarterly reporting timetables.
Liaise with Tax, Treasury, Sector leads, internal and external auditors, as appropriate.
Comply with new accounting standards and refer to senior management for clarity if in doubt.
Take responsibility for the maintenance of own technical knowledge and continuing professional development.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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 looking for?

Qualifications and experience

Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA)

Experience

Demonstrable experience of working in a pressurised reporting environment;
Demonstrable experience of working in a team;
Ability to deliver on tight reporting deadlines;
Strong attention to detail essential;
Excellent planning and administration skills;

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.

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.

(XXX SPONSORSHIPCODE XXX)

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.

Accounts Payable Team Lead

EQUANS is looking for an Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our team based in Quorum Business Park, Newcastle on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

You will lead a team in delivering an effective, efficient, best in class procure to pay service including all aspects of invoice processing and recording of financial transactions, accounts payable activities in a high-volume transaction services environment and in line with agreed SLAs.

You will have the opportunity to add real value to a multinational, complex business which strives to enable a greener, more efficient and connected world.

As a member of our Shared Services team, you will have the ability to work flexibly from our brand-new office space at the Quorum Business Park for 2 days each week, with 3 days at home. Our team embraces a culture of flexibility, support and inclusivity where employee wellbeing and development is at the forefront of all we do.

What will you deliver?

Lead, manage and support the Accounts Payable team ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable process.
Oversee, review and authorise the payment of non-PO invoice payments.
Manage the OCR solution including appropriate levels of validation are carried out on a regular basis.
Ensure all invoices are processed in line with Service Level Agreement and maintained below a specified level.
Manage the submission of aged invoices with suppliers to ensure good housekeeping is in place.
Keep abreast of all relevant legislation in relation to the Accounts Payable service.
Ensure there is daily investigation into issues/quality errors in relation to invoice processing.
Manage and resolve queries in line with SLAs and communicating with key stakeholders where necessary.
Ensure all risk is managed in line with INCOME controls and other risks identified.
Comply with finance processes, controls and regulatory framework – always. Ensure areas which could potentially adversely affect the business are expediently highlighted to management.
Identify opportunities for process improvements.
Identify training & development needs for the team.
Encourage cross training & development.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days on completion of 2 years continuous service (+ public holidays).
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 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.
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

Who are we looking for?

Expert knowledge in accounts payable activities and financial regulations.
Ability to work operate in a multi-skilled team and demonstrate versatility.
Demonstrable experience leading teams in a similar environment.
Leader and motivator.
Excellent planning and administration skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage in an environment where high levels of change are a given.
Strong experience with MS Office including Word & Excel as well as SAP would be beneficial but not essential.

This role includes a Basic DBS check therefore ability to pass is essential.

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.

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.

Payroll Manager

Equans is looking for a Payroll Manager to join our team in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

The role holder will be accountable for the delivery of effective Payroll and Benefit services by driving continuous improvement initiatives, through innovation and best practice to deliver quality, compliant procedures.

The role will be responsible for leading a team of 10, supporting the Equans UK Business Unit key stakeholders to deliver strategic and operational people initiatives that maximise the performance of the Business.

What will you deliver?

Support the delivery of the UK Business Unit strategy and vision
Responsible for the delivery of a great employee experience through Payroll services to agreed SLA’s & KPI’s relating Payroll legislation and internal policies.
Create a culture that promotes high levels of employee and customer engagement through inspiring leadership and customer focus.
Identify and drive team development to ensure future fit skills and team engagement.
Identify opportunities for process improvement liaising productively with SAP Service Delivery team to assess, prioritise and deliver ongoing system improvements driven by legislation and efficiency levers.
Responsibility to deliver Payroll agreed budget, whilst supporting cost reductions across the UK Shared Services overall budget.
Ensure adequate process controls and segregation of duties are in place, satisfying all Internal and External audit standards applicable to Equans
Authorise BACS payments to employee’s and third parties in line with agreed timetable.
Ensure all process documentation/operating procedures are up to date.
Provide expert guidance on payroll processes, legislation, and compliance requirements.
Coordinate all payroll and pension year end activities.
Handle escalations through to resolution.
Support contract mobilisations and demobilisations to ensure effective, accurate timely transition.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 2x 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 looking for?

Strong leadership skills
Able to work in a demanding multi faceted environment
Excellent change and project management.
Understanding of current Payroll legislation.
Process improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma
The ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels.
Effective and agile approach to budget management
The ability to utilise data insights to identify and drive strategic goals.
Advanced knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Knowledge of SAP/ Success Factors
Experience within operational and strategic payroll service delivery
Lean experience at White Belt level as a minimum
Payroll implementation and systems development.
Budget management and activity-based costing

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.

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.

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.

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