Finance Business Partner
Cambridge
Finance Business Partner
Technology / Software Business
Central Cambridge
Up to £70,000 plus package ( Car, Private Medical)
Two days in the office
Due to rapid organic growth, my client is seeking a Finance Business Partner ( ACA / ACCA / CIMA ) to join the finance team based in Cambridge.
This is a key role for the business, and the successful candidate will have had experience of working in a Finance Business Partnering role with a services or delivery team, ideally in a global software or technology company. You will partner with the Services management team to provide guidance, commercial insight and technical financial skills to support the successful achievement of the business's strategic and financial objectives. The role requires strong communication skills to partner closely with project managers, ensuring accurate project reporting and forecasting. The role will report directly into the Finance Director, and will be responsible for all FP&A activities for the Global Services organisation.
Responsibilities
Partner with the project managers to produce accurate project financials for global services and delivery projects, including accurate revenue recognition and margin reporting.
Drive commercial and financial insight (financial and non-financial KPI's) on projects, including reporting of utilisation metrics. Work closely with Services management team (based in the US and UK) to identify issues early, and find solutions.
Responsible for monthly forecasting and budgeting of services revenue and cost, working closely with the group finance team, and providing variance analysis on actuals to budget.
Work with project managers to ensure data accuracy in the project management systems including;
Timesheets are captured on a timely basis and ae accurate
Contract milestones and contract rates are properly reflected
Ensure contractor rates and agreements are properly reflected in systems and third party costs are appropriately invoiced on to customers.
Provide commercial insight on new customer projects, validating assumptions in budget margins, and working with the project managers to assess risk.
Work closely with regional finance teams to ensure invoicing is accurate and on time, and assist with any collection issues.
Own costing models for our workforce
Working with services as they build out managed services offering, including providing financial insight on hosting and support offerings. Undertake financial modelling, scenario planning and business case preparation to support effective decision making, leading to improved business and financial performance.
Provide regular training to the project managers, and lead on process and control improvements
Person Specification
Experience working in a business partner role for a delivery organisation in a technology/ software company highly desirable
Accounting qualification required (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), 2 years + PQE Strong written and verbal communication skills, must be able to become a trusted finance partner to the services organisation
Self-motivated with the desire to develop and progress in a fast-paced, growing professional environment.
What's In It For You?
Paid charity/volunteering day each year
Company-matched pension contributions of up to 6% base salary
Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Company life assurance (4 x gross salary)
Incapacity benefit
Enhanced maternity leave policy (full-pay 3 months, half-pay 3 months, 15 weeks of SMP), after 2 years of service
EV company car scheme (salary sacrifice)
Cycle scheme (salary sacrifice)
Give as you earn charity scheme
Mentor program