Finance Business Partner

Job Introduction

About the role:

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to work on HS2 Main Works. You will be responsible for supporting the Head of Business Partnering. The focus will be to ensure the accurate flows of information and data discipline / control environment for the SCS JV. The role reports directly to the Head of Business Partnering.

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role. 

Role Responsibility

Accountabilities

• Finance Business Partner/lead for an Area
• Project Accounting – Ensure actual costs are accurate in value and code structure (WBS/CBS)
• Month-end – Cost transfers, Subcontract Liabilities, Staff, Plant
• Financial reporting and forecasting of cost and cash (Sterling and Euro)
• Financial control, Governance, segregation of duties & process flows
• Maintenance of sound financial controls, in line with JV guidelines, ensuring that all applicable requirements can be met at all times

Monitoring and Reporting

• Monthly Finance Dashboard
• Weekly Reporting – Timesheet tracker, PO approvals, Delivery Tickets
• Forecasting and Reporting Review meetings
• Staff Reporting updates
• Work with Area teams to ensure robust site reporting
• Finance KPIs
• Understand the commercial contracts in use in order to challenge the commercial position ensuring reporting represents a fair and accurate reflection on contract performance
• Work closely with the Senior Management to improve project reporting and reduce commercial risk.

Cash

• Ensure cash forecasts are robustly prepared and accurately reported (Sterling and Euro)

Other

• Proactively looking for areas to improve or reduce cost
• Support Defined Cost Auditing – Supply Chain accounts
• Assist project teams with client audits, helping minimise disallowed costs and improve project cash flow.
• Assist with the setup of the projects processes and control environment.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• 5 years PQE Accountant with a recognised professional body (eg ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA)
• Relevant experience in a project based finance team within the construction, infrastructure or similar industry
• Strong Excel, IT & Communication Skills
• Good attention to detail
• Takes ownership of output
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Self-confident

Desirable

• Previous experience ideally in a similar role within the construction industry
• Knowledge of Oracle E1 accounting system

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services

The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity.  Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2.

It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House,  and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use”, OHSAS 18001:2017  Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture ‘s operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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