Finance Business Partner

Our client is a Defence organisation who are looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their team of 12 who are supporting projects within the Defence/Government sector. 

The role is a data heavy role so they are looking for someone with a high level of accuracy and someone who wants to be working with the wider business to support projects! 

They will consider newly/part- qualified accountants for this role, who are looking for an exciting career and next step! 

Working Patterns: This role is based in Bristol on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week on site, 3 during busy periods.   

• Work with large quantities of data to review performance of projects and assist with the financial aspects of bidding, project set-up and management accounting. 

• Maintain and understand staff costs and timesheets in relation to project billing and performance.  

• Work closely with the practice managers and delivery and Bid/project managers along with the wider finance team to ensure robust accounting procedures are in place.  

• Provide pricing and bid support to bid / project managers and Directors, including overseeing the creation and integrity of bid models. 

• Provide productivity and volume variance reporting. 

• Review overhead bookings ensuring they are appropriate along with completing accruals and prepayments as required. 

• Ensure all costs are attributed to the delivery of contracts are captured accurately in the financial management toolset. 

• Develop the project accounting skills through training and on the job knowledge transfer. 

• Undertake project reviews as and when required. 

• Ad hoc projects and support to the Financial Controller.

• A part qualified / newly qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent). 

• Knowledge of the finance processes, standards and systems will be advantageous. 

• The role will require some travel. 

• A strong eye for detail and experience within a data heavy environment.  

• Well-developed commercial knowledge and business understanding.  

• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge and good excel skills. 

• Broad understanding of tax and compliance matters. 

• Comfortable working with varying different levels of stakeholders.  

• Pension up to 10% client contribution. 

• Life assurance, income protection insurance and critical illness cover. 

• Option to buy & sell holiday. 

• Dental, health, medical, travel and gadget insurance. 
• 24/7 Digital GP. 

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.  

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