Finance Analyst

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 Analyst to join our Commercial team  on a 12 month fixed-term contract based out of our office at Addenbrooke’s Treatment Centre in Cambridge. The Management Accountant will be responsible to assist the Commercial Finance Manager with business partnering and management and control of this Hard FM contract.

This position also offers a great opportunity for candidates who are still looking to complete their ACCA or CIMA qualification; we will endeavour to provide full support in this area.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Taking responsibility for the production and management of monthly financial results (P&L and balance sheet). Leading, with input from relevant budget holders, the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the contract(s) and risk analysis
• Presentation of meaningful trends and variance analysis to enable stakeholders to make informed decisions
• The production and analysis of indicators based on all business areas, such as invoicing, debt, personnel, purchasing, allocations, productivity, and stock control, and notify managers of trends
• Preparation of the monthly core service fee invoice and other invoices based on contractual information and operational records on non-core activity
• Monitoring and chasing of debt with clients with a view to optimising cashflows in accordance with contractual arrangements
• Leading the preparation and review of the pricing of variation quotations prepared for the client.  Driving initiatives for income maximisation and economies in cost
• Reviewing and driving the contract for general auditing of financial and non-financial obligations as well as for responding to operational queries
• To produce the year end the statutory audit justification as required
• Working 40 hours per week from 08:45 to 17:45, Monday to Friday

The person:

• Ideally CIMA or ACCA part-qualified or working towards it with proven experience in management accounts
• Financial diligence and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and take initiative to work independently
• A professional level of self-management and desire to get things done/progressed
• Strong communication skills with confidence to question assumptions
• Flexible approach and willingness to travel to multi sites
• Excellent Excel skills, SAP knowledge is an advantage

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working opportunities
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme

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.