Summary: The Finance Business Partner will support the commercial finance function by developing relationships with operational leads in the ESL Metering and Data business areas. This role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, driving efficiencies, and continuous improvement within the business. The position is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract with a focus on mentoring team members and enhancing financial processes. The role requires a professionally qualified accountant with strong analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive financial information and commentary on performance against budget/reforecast including review of Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Preparation and review of month end journals.
• Focus to reduce aged debt by understanding drivers and customer issues.
• Preparation of annual budget forecasts and reforecasts for relevant business units.
• Ownership of financial data with focus on business drivers, key messages and no surprises.
• Continuous improvement of processes and flow of information between departments.
• Reporting of business specific KPIs for example aborts, utilisation, job mix.
• Preparation of month end business pack for review with Operational leads.
• Weekly and Ad hoc meetings with operational leads.
• Mentoring of finance assistants/analysts within the team promoting and supporting a learning environment.

Key Skills:

• A professionally qualified Accountant.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, financial modelling and ERP systems (D365 preferable).
• Excellent reporting skills and are commercially astute.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching and developing team members.
• The ability to work closely with, and build relationships, with different departments.
• A problem solver and analytical thinker.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• A motivated self-starter with a flexible working attitude and the ability to adapt to a fast paced environment.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other