Our client, is seeking a Finance Business Partner on a contract basis. This role, situated in the Reading area, 1-3 days onsite dependining on needs of the business on a 12 month contract.
Key Responsibilities:-
Conduct variance analysis and monitor costs across various financial metrics and expense categories.
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Foster strong stakeholder relationships, engaging effectively with customer budget holders and wider internal stakeholders.
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Prepare and present financial reports and insights at relevant budget holder meetings.
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Deliver clear, evidence-based financial data to support business decisions and operational needs.
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Contribute cost information to support the financial components of business cases.
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Drive service quality improvements by identifying opportunities through regular engagement with local teams.
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Support the creation and refinement of a Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and manage related change initiatives.
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Assist in developing cost studies by utilizing historical data and providing input for benchmarking and analysis.
- Experience in Finance Business partnering.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Analytical experience with a solid understanding of financial principles.
- Financial skills are advantageous, though technical skills can be taught.
- A professional qualification in finance is not essential, but beneficial.
- Complying with appropriate procedures, processes, and systems to ensure data quality and consistency.
- Supporting the preparation, monitoring, and control of forecasts and budgets, including change control.
- Interrogating systems and measuring financial performance of actual expenditure.
- Providing input to cost reports, including trend analysis and early warnings.
- Maintaining high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality.
If you are a skilled Finance Business Partner with substantial experience in stakeholder management and financial analysis, our client would like to hear from you. This is a remarkable opportunity to contribute to a sector project. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.