Finance Business Partner

The Finance Business Partner is responsible of allocated section of the P&L and will provide support to the Head of FP&A in delivering reporting to managers inside the organization and outside to the Keolis group.  Will be autonomous and proactive in preparing the forecast, annual budgeting process, operating plan variance analysis and special projects on its scope. This function acts as a member of the analytical engine of the company to provide insights and support optimal business decision making.

The Finance Business Partner will maintain close relation and understanding of the operational teams and data.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

People:

• Participate and maintain an effective team relationship.
• Engage in a positive, collaborative, team-oriented environment in which the team can work effectively.
• Supportive of all members of the team and facilitate working relation with other teams (Operations, Maintenance, HQSE, etc.).
• Identify areas for improvement.

Financial Planning:

• Support the annual budget process (timeline, templates and tool), in line with Keolis-MHI business planning process.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and trends in coordination with the Accounting team.
• Support the regular reforecast of the budget, enabling improved visibility on future financial performance.
• Provide in depth analysis of variations to budget and forecasting of the allocated section of P&L, enabling deeper understanding of Keolis MHI financial variables.
• Support the Head of FP&A in maintaining the budget pack (presentation and supporting files) to assist communication of the budget and the regular reforecast, including the preparation of the annual Business Plan for the RTA.

Financial Analysis – Monthly Review:

• Support the Head of FP&A for the preparation of the monthly financial review meetings.
• Support the monitoring of performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance (both operational and financial).
• Will be able to work with a Business Intelligence tool and provide dashboard reports.
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies. Follows up performance actions plans within his scope of work.

Financial Analysis – Business Partnering:

• Partner with other teams (Operations, Maintenance, QHSE, etc.) in understanding and improving financial performance.
• Coordinate the design of financial actions plan. Monitor the delivery of the action plans, supporting the departments in understanding financial impacts of their initiatives.
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis.

Contract Variations:

• When required, support the Head of FP&A in preparing Variations.
• Provide costing information to assess the financial impact of Variations.

Insurances:

• Support the Head of FP&A for coordinating claim management.

KEY SKILLS

Reporting and Compliance:

• Financial Planning and Strategy.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to create reports.

Business Partnering and Communication:

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership with an ability to explain complicated challenges to different areas of the business.

Finance:

• Understanding of accounting principles.
• Financial modelling.

IT Skills, Data orientated:

• Excellent skills in Office (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Strong computer skills (ERP, financial planning tool, business intelligence tool).
• Ability to work with large quantities of data.

EXPERIANCE

• At least 2 year’s experience in a Finance Business Partner role.
• Experience in financial planning and budgeting in a complex business.
• Ideally has experience in the transportation industry.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFCATION

• BS degree in Finance.
• Chartered Accountant (Preferable).