Senior Finance Business Partner

Equans is looking for an Senior Finance Business Partner to join our team in North West & Central on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

The role holder will be an effective partner to the business, providing support, challenge, expertise and a clear framework as appropriate. Partner the Sector MD and provide leadership to the finance team of the Sector.

Focus and drive towards net margin % enhancement and cash generation.

Own and drive through efficiency improvements providing a clear, simple, streamlined service, working with peer group to ensure consistency of delivery.

What will you deliver?

• The “face of Finance” at the local level – communicating to / from the Operator counterpart.
• Managing the provision of standardised management accounting services for the Sector, including all aspects of business planning, forecasting, budgeting, financial reporting and control; ensuring the sectors finances are in line with accounting policies and are reported with integrity
• Timely preparation and interpretation of management accounts, business plans and forecasts related to the business area, recommending actions based on appropriate analysis and financial appraisal
• Providing trusted advice and support related to financial management and control to operational colleagues
• Involvement in ensuring the commercial standing of new projects; in the pricing, planning, implementation and delivery stages. This includes leading on financial modelling, review, challenge and validate financial approach on new business and projects
• Ensuring that effective financial controls operate across the business area, and that financial risk is understood and minimised
• Supporting the maintenance and development of effective and efficient financial control processes and systems, including identifying opportunities and owing through to implementation.
• Supporting the development of performance management tools to include KPIs and dashboards
• Contributing business area knowledge and expertise within the Division and wider UKBU as needed
• Seeking opportunities to improve the finance support service to the business area, working closely with non-finance colleagues
• Leadership and development of the Finance and Admin teams for the Sector
• Working with other functions who support the sector including Commercial, Procurement, Legal etc.
• Partnership of the Sector Managing Director
• Ad-hoc projects, which may include Contract recovery investigations, implementation and realisation of performance improvement plans.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 3 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

Who are we looking for?

• Previous relevant experience in a Senior Finance Business Partner role
• Exposure to some or all of Facilities Management and Projects
• Experience with a Mobile-FM/Technical business is an added advantage
• Good financial & commercial acumen
• Ability to analyse complex data accurately and succinctly
• Able to communicate with and explain financial concepts to non-finance people
• Able to communicate effectively throughout the organisational hierarchy
• Ability to influence effectively with strong negotiating capabilities
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Open to innovation and new ways of working
• A ‘can do’ attitude with a willingness to challenge the status quo
• The ability to overcome roadblocks and deal with strategic and operational issues as they arise
• Creativity and flexibility of approach
• Presentation skills
• People management, customer interfaces and stakeholder engagement

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.

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, Young Professionals, Veterans and Reservists Network (VaR).

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.