Lead 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.

This particular role supports a single source contract so someone with that experience would be a huge advantage!

Project and bid experience within a business partnering role is essential.

Working Patterns: This role is based in Bristol, with 2 days per week in the office, 3 days on busier occasions.

• Responsible for overseeing major frameworks / projects and taking the lead on financial compliance and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Operational and Financial accounting with regards single source frameworks and major projects.
• Oversee/produce financial reporting required in line with government guidelines.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations, preparing and reviewing bids from a financial perspective, reporting both internally and externally.
• The role will work closely with the client, delivery and operational managers to ensure robust accounting procedures are in place.
• Liaise with CAAS covering the annual audit of the SSRO rates.
• Working with the Client Managers advising on strategic bids and helping to make decisions around growth areas.
• Manage the creation and integrity of bid models utilised across the division.
• Developing Project Accounting skills, through training and on the job knowledge transfer.
• Undertake deep dive project review on an Ad hoc basis to ensure compliance with group policies.
• Responsibility for Research and Development tax credit reporting, PSA reporting and Audit co-ordination.

• Experience within a similar Finance Business Partnering role is essential.
• Experience supporting projects and bids is essential.
• A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with post qualified experience.
• Knowledge of single source regulations and reporting requirements would be a benefit.
• The role will require some travel.
• Well-developed commercial knowledge and business understanding.
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge.
• Comfortable working with project teams and all levels of stakeholders.

• Pension up to 10% client contribution.
• Life assurance, income protection insurance and critical illness cover.
• Option to buy and 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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