Finance Business Partner

Description:

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. 

We are currently looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our high performing finance team and be responsible for our Contracting business in the Midlands region.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main ResponsibilitiesReporting directly to the Regional Head of Finance for Midlands, as the successful candidate you will manage the provision of the regional financial information and reports as part of the regional finance team. 

As the Finance Business Partner - Contracting you will manage the provision of the regional financial and technical information and reports as part of the business unit management reporting which includes performance plans, budget, and forecasts. Also providing financial advice, support and challenge as appropriate to improve performance.

You will lead the provision of accurate, timely and SOX-compliant accounting information to the senior regional team and produce accounts that comply with company processes, procedures and statutory obligation ensuring balance sheet integrity.

Ensure relevant accurate management information is provided to the regional managers and their teams
Ensure integrity of the regional accounting records and assets and liabilities
Review and confirmation of the monthly region performance cost statements, KPIs, performance measurers with variance analysis and benchmarking as required
Provide analysis and deliver insight that links financial reports to business strategies
Improve the impact, and understanding, of financial reporting on business performance
Ensure robust and accurate forecasts and budgets
Build partnerships and credible, lasting relationships with all senior managers and their teams and provide financial support to commercial decision making
Present financial performance, full year forecasts and budget variances including understanding financial opportunities and risk
Drive in partnership with Regional Managers and Regional Head of Finance the delivery of operational and financial objectives
Improve and develop safety awareness within the finance teams
Ad hoc head office projects as assignedThe Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate a proven track record of delivering value through effective execution of the finance and business strategies. Nearly or fully qualified accountant, ACA ACCA CIMA or through experience with good knowledge of finance operations including relevant technical skills.

Specific Requirements

Proven financial accounting background with relevant technical skills
Strong analytical skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. SAP / SAP BW skills desirable
Ability to work in a challenging matrix environment
Well-developed management, organisational and communication skills
Experienced and able to identify and drive process change and improvement
Have the confidence to work independently and communicate with senior stakeholders.Why UsWe offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits.

Some of the range of benefits on offer to employees include:

Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
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