****GROUP FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - READING**** My client is a well renowned and established player in the construction sector with a wide network of businesses within its complex group structure. Based from their Reading HQ they now seek to recruit an experienced regional business partner to support the forecasting, budgeting, pricing and performance of three key units within the group. You will work directly with their commercial teams and leadership to influence pricing, contract delivery and revenue recognition throughout the life cycle of each project, and as a result this would require an experienced finance leader with hands on sector experience.DUTIES:<ul><li>Drive the month end review process and year end close to gain clear understanding of P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning & Analysis </li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow </li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&A' quality reporting across the finance teams </li><li>Support DFD in improving the quality of commercial insight / commentary of business performance and developing "business partnering" capability </li><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders </li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data Page 2 of 2 Project Work </li><li>Develop and extend the use of Datarails across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Divisional and Group Finance Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes </li><li>Support DFD and company MDs in evaluating business initiatives / commercial proposal</li><li>Support the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines </li><li>Support the integrity of the balance sheet through regular monthly reconciliations and reviews </li><li>Co-ordinating the management of cash flow and cash flow projections across the entities </li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation </li><li>Support the annual audit, liaising with the external auditors and other stakeholders </li></ul> This role would require some limited travel (2-3 days per month initially) to sites in the East and North of the UKIn return, they can offer:<ul><li>Up to £110k P/A based on the experience of the candidate</li><li>Car allowance of £6500 P/A</li><li>Up to 20% performance related bonus</li><li>Competitive health and life pack</li><li>Work from home flexibility 2 days per week</li><li>Other great benefits on application</li><li>And the opportunity to develop under an impressive Group Finance Director.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuODkyMjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

Reading, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
90000 - 110000 GBP / Yearly
****GROUP FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - READING**** My client is a well renowned and established player in the construction sector with a wide network of businesses within its complex group structure. Based from their Reading HQ they now seek to recruit an experienced regional business partner to support the forecasting, budgeting, pricing and performance of three key units within the group. You will work directly with their commercial teams and leadership to influence pricing, contract delivery and revenue recognition throughout the life cycle of each project, and as a result this would require an experienced finance leader with hands on sector experience.DUTIES:<ul><li>Drive the month end review process and year end close to gain clear understanding of P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning & Analysis </li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow </li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&A' quality reporting across the finance teams </li><li>Support DFD in improving the quality of commercial insight / commentary of business performance and developing "business partnering" capability </li><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders </li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data Page 2 of 2 Project Work </li><li>Develop and extend the use of Datarails across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Divisional and Group Finance Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes </li><li>Support DFD and company MDs in evaluating business initiatives / commercial proposal</li><li>Support the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines </li><li>Support the integrity of the balance sheet through regular monthly reconciliations and reviews </li><li>Co-ordinating the management of cash flow and cash flow projections across the entities </li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation </li><li>Support the annual audit, liaising with the external auditors and other stakeholders </li></ul> This role would require some limited travel (2-3 days per month initially) to sites in the East and North of the UKIn return, they can offer:<ul><li>Up to £110k P/A based on the experience of the candidate</li><li>Car allowance of £6500 P/A</li><li>Up to 20% performance related bonus</li><li>Competitive health and life pack</li><li>Work from home flexibility 2 days per week</li><li>Other great benefits on application</li><li>And the opportunity to develop under an impressive Group Finance Director.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuODkyMjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
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