Finance Business Partner (Inside IR35)

Role - Finance Business Partner (Project & Technical Accounting)

Location - Rugby, Midlands

Our client is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join the team on a contract basis.

• This is a role designed for a professional who thrives on complex financial data and operational decision-making. This will act as the primary financial advisor for project delivery teams, providing critical oversight on project accounting while ensuring technical accounting rigor.
• In addition the goal is to modernize our financial insights through advanced Power BI solutions, enabling stakeholders to make data-backed decisions with speed and clarity.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnering:

• Project Advisory: Serve as a dedicated finance partner to project leads, providing guidance on project margins, budget forecasting, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Decision Support: Lead regular performance reviews with operational managers to interpret financial trends, highlight budget variances, and identify opportunities for margin improvement.
• Stakeholder Education: Demystify financial performance for non-finance leaders, ensuring they understand the "why" behind the numbers.

Technical & Project Accounting Oversight:

• Accounting Rigor: Provide expertise on complex technical accounting matters, ensuring all project-related revenue recognition and cost allocations comply with internal and external reporting standards.
• Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee financial health across the project lifecycle - from initial budget setup and cost tracking to final closeout and post-project audit.
• Process Modernization: Translate complex accounting requirements into automated workflows, reducing manual reconciliation and enhancing financial controls.

Data-Driven Insight Delivery:

• BI Architecture: Design and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards that provide actionable visibility into project performance and variance analysis.
• Data Integrity: Ensure accuracy in reporting and data-sharing within Finance and Operations.
• Actionable Reporting: Develop intuitive visualizations that allow stakeholders to self-serve information, while you focus on providing the underlying narrative and strategic insights.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Financial Expertise: Strong grasp of US GAAP/IFRS, particularly regarding revenue recognition, project cost accounting, and technical ledger analysis.
• Business Acumen: Ability to translate abstract financial data into actionable narratives that influence operational strategy.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level capability in Power BI and advanced Excel. Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) is essential.
• Collaborative Mindset: A proactive communicator who can build trust with cross-functional partners and effectively navigate complex organizational environments.

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