Junior Finance Business Partner

Equans is looking for a Junior Finance Business Partner to join our team in Bellshill on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company bonus and benefits package.

Overview

The Junior Finance Business Partner should be an effective partner to the business, providing support, embracing challenge, expertise and a clear framework as appropriate.

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.

Our team embraces a culture of flexibility, support and inclusivity where employee wellbeing and development is at the forefront of all we do.

Key deliverables

• You will be the “face of Finance” at the local level – communicating to / from the Operating Contract to Finance.
• To provide financial information and layman interpretation, assisting with the undertaking proactive analytical and other investigations, contributing to developing a better understanding of the business and improving operational performance.
• To provide expert accounting, reporting and all necessary financial expertise for the cluster / contract, referring to the SFBP on complex matters or areas requiring further review.
• Preparing a balance sheet and cash flow forecasting
  Assist in the production of the short to medium term Budgets under the control of the SFBP.
• Work with contract management to ensure that plans, budgets and forecasts for the contract are both challenging and achievable.
• Partner with the contracts to shape and manage performance KPI’s.
  Manage the delivery of all financial processes to the Cluster & Region
  Provide proactive support into contract negotiations and contract decision making initiatives.
• Attend contract review meetings as required, including meetings with the client on WIP & Debt to support the Account Director / Account Managers.
• Drive for value at the bottom line, with a focus on revenue enhancement / protection and on cost saving opportunities.
• Ad-hoc projects; which may include Contract recovery investigations, implementation and benefits realisations.
• Monthly management accounts in line with current accounting standards
• Owners of P&L & Balance Sheet and Cash flow, driving key metrics monthly
  Support New Business Activities.
• Forecasting COI & Revenue with detailed tracking and commentary.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, bonus of 5% and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 x 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

Required experience and knowledge

• AAT Qualified or Part Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA)
• Management Accountant / Assistant (1-2 years in in role)
• Good financial understanding & demonstrating commercial acumen.
• Ability to analyse complex data with accuracy.
• Good communicator and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and customer service skills.
• Excellent planning & administration skills.
• Ability to manage own and others workloads to meet set deadlines.
• Being open to innovation and new ways of working
• Strong IT skills with excellent working knowledge of ERP system, ideally SAP
  MS Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

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.

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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.