Finance Business Partner

What you'll be doing:
We're currently recruiting a dedicated Finance Business Partnerto help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
More about the role:
Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Key responsibilities include:
  • Provide commercial insight and analysis to the London management team in order to support operational decision making
  • Support with performance reporting including budgeting, forecasting, monthly business reviews
  • Effectively communicatethe business' financial performance & participate in discussions surrounding risks & opportunities
  • Ownership of financial control and governance processes including contractual compliance and adherence to Compass financial policies.
  • Support with applicable audit requests in conjunction with the UK Finance Lead
  • Undertake any reasonable management request to support the performance of the business
What we'll give:
  • Finance Business Partner
  • Competitive salary
  • Based in our Birmingham Office
  • For Maternity cover

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • To help with the cost of living crisis throughout this winter, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
  • Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Who you are:
Our ideal Finance Business Partner will be
  • Experience of business partnering senior stakeholders with the ability to challenge, influence and persuade at all levels
  • High numeric and analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable developing and working with complex spreadsheets
  • Demonstrable commercial finance experience of improving business results and adding value
  • Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate oral and written information concisely and logically
  • Ability to analyse, evaluate and present information in a clear and concise way,

Desirable:
  • Experience of operating within a multi-site, multi-contract organization
  • Good working knowledge of SAP & Cognos

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/1708/94344001/52575892/ONE

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!

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