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 on a 12 month fixed term contract basis to support our Connected Cities business based from Bevis on a hybrid working pattern.

Role overview

Working with the SFBP to establish and maintain financial and management procedures across Connected Cities.  Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and to provide financial advice, guidance and support to colleagues

Key activities: 

Financial & Commercial Leadership

• Prepare financial information and interpretation of the numbers for areas under your responsibility
• Assist with undertaking proactive analytical and other investigations, contributing to developing a better understanding of the business and improving operational performance
• Cash flow forecasting
• Assist in the production of the short to medium term Budgets under the control of the SFBP
• Partner with the management team to shape and manage performance KPI’s where appropriate
• Support in the delivery of all financial processes
• Provide proactive support into contract decision making initiatives
• Drive for value at the bottom line, with a focus on revenue enhancement / protection and on cost saving opportunities.

Budget & Forecasting

• Accountable for the preparation of the company budget and rolling forecasts, including monthly flash results, and monthly business performance reviews
• Report on variances from the established budget and rolling forecasts, and the reasons for those variances including reporting and KPI analysis, and including suggested corrective actions and options to mitigate
• Balance sheet management to ensure any investment is properly controlled and forecasted
• Ensure key sector risks and opportunities are fully understood, managed / progressed and communicated. Identify best ways of optimising

Financial Accounting & Audit

• Accountable for the accuracy of D&ES Embedded Energy Financial data in the company’s financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
• Accountable for the preparation and ensuring accuracy of the year end and monthly financial accounts and managing information
• Liaising with the auditors to ensure annual audits are completed on time and without error
• Accountable for full balance sheet reconciliations as applicable
• Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation

Management Accounting

• Lead the preparation of monthly analysis of the financial statements including variance analysis providing explanations and business solutions to help mitigate the risks
• Analyse financial performance against key business metric and document pertinent finial highlights that will enable management to determine progress against budget

Skills, qualifications & experience:

• Previous experience with operational management accounts
• Must be able to evaluate complex data and have sound problem solving skills
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively multitask and work unsupervised
• Strong Excel knowledge
• Must be willing to travel to multi sites to support operational teams
• Ideally CIMA or ACCA part-qualified (or working towards) 

We offer an excellent benefits package including

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays) 
• 5% bonus
• Private health care (Single Use)
• Private GP consultations
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 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 WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

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 of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions 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. 

In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.

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), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.