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 role can be based in our Welwyn office but we are happy to consider other base locations – London, Cambridge, Kent, Birmingham and Manchester. The role will involve travel to various sites when required. 

Key activities

• Will be responsible for monthly project(s) financial results including the identification and production of variance analysis against the relevant forecasts, via detailed understanding of project expenditure, risks and opportunities
• Ensure accounting in line with BYES policies and IFRS standards
• Will be responsible for the production and analysis of key performance indicators based on all business areas
• Notify managers of trends and work with them on options/ways to achieve company targets
• Budgetary control. Support project sites (Project Manager, Operational Excellence, Quantity Surveyors, etc) to keep the project cost model and local risk register up to date
• Review the model (integrity + reconciliation with SAP) and constructively challenge forecast assumptions
• Key participant in project point reviews
• Provide forecasting, leading with input from relevant budget holders, the preparation of budgets forecasts, using a clear and driver-based approach
• Act as a Business Partner to ensure early identification of risks with successful mitigations
• Conduct finance reviews at project sites to support adherence to company procedures (i.e., stock, goods receipts) and conduct general and financial audits where relevant
• Review and drive the contract for general auditing of financial and non-financial obligations as well as for responding to operational queries
• Produce year end the statutory audit justification as required

Skills & qualification

• CIMA/ACCA part/fully qualified. Degree in relevant field preferred
• Construction/infrastructure background
• Able and willing to travel to site when required
• Financial diligence and attention to detail - Ability to be timely and accurate in the presentation of financial information in a pressured environment
• Excel – Intermediate
• Full Driving license required

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

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