Business Partnering with Sales and Operational leads in the Business. This will involve significant daily interaction with colleagues to provide accurate forecasting as well as understanding the key financial implications of the actions of the business.
Produce accurate forecasts of costs and benefits
Review reported performance against targets and ensure that the key drivers of variances are explained.
Review forecast against Business Plan and previous forecast targets and ensure key drivers of variances are explained. Hold monthly meetings with the business and verbally explain the variances.
Support onshore with management information and finance decision support as part of their growth plans
Support 100% cost recovery through utilisation, cost control, FTE mix and management of the chargeable rate card
Produce accurate and timely monthly reporting. Ensure accurate representation of the P&L, post all required ledger entries along with reconciliations of all Working capital, WIP, DI, Accruals and Prepayments, and maintain cash flow reconciliations.
Deliver monthly scheduled and ad-hoc reporting to tight deadlines.
Provide pricing and business case support as required
Assist the onshore finance team in streamlining existing processes and designing new reports and processes where necessary. Be proactive in the providing feedback and the delivery of ideas to develop and improve solutions
Lead in calls with the onshore stakeholders, liaising with internal / external auditors during annual / half yearly closures
Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines
Lead and train team members on various tasks and oversight of their responsibilities