HAC Group - Finance Business Partner

Job description

Harries Automation and Control is a nationally recognised Switchgear and Automation provider. Recently we have become part of Vinci Energies and with it part of the Actemium Brand, which will allow us to continue grow in stable and exciting manner. We are currently recruiting for an Finance Business Partner to join our Business unit in Llanelli.

Competitve Salary + Benefits

The Finance Business Partner will provide accurate and timely financial information. Provide support to the Business Unit Manager to assist with the effective running of the business unit (BU).  They are required to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with the operational and administrative staff within their BU. They will possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral, have strong commercial awareness, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.  They will indirectly report into the Perimeter Financial Controller providing monthly reports and management accounts.

Key Objectives

• Responsible for the finance and financial control of the entire BU
• Advises and supports the Business Unit Manager and operational staff by providing and interpreting analytical information to enable effective decision making
• Provides support in ensuring that the rules, principles, and the internal control requirements of the Group are met
• Ensure the Business Unit meets all its financial reporting obligation

Desired profile

Qualifications and training

• CIMA, ACCA, AAT or equivalent accounting qualification would be ideal

Skills and Experience

Communication

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills are imperative for this role.  The person will need to be a confident communicator, across all levels both internally and externally
• Ability to translate financial analysis in to clear strategic objectives
• Friendly and approachable manner, able to build and sustain relationships based on trust at all levels

Quality and Accuracy

• An eye for detail, focused on quality and accuracy, within a face paced environment, without compromising deadlines.
• Ability to use sound judgement to ensure the appropriate messages are delivered

Financial

• Strong financial skills applied in a project costing context
• Ability to analyse and interpret variances
• Good knowledge of basic accounting functions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Timesheets
• Cash Management
• Experience of project accounting is desirable

IT

• Strong IT skills in particular, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. 
• Knowledge of SAP preferable

Organisation and Management

• Able to plan and deliver projects within agreed timeframes
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to influence others
• A self-starter who can work on their own initiative but also be able to work effectively as part of a team.

About ACTEMIUM

Part of the VINCI Energies Group, Actemium provide engineering design, project management, installation and commissioning of electrical, mechanical and IT services in the United Kingdom since 1907.
In addition, we provide specialist maintenance operations, fully complemented with accredited safety tests and inspection services to optimise the operational efficiency and safety of our client's equipment and systems. Whilst part of a global network of 300 Business Units, Actemium UK comprises of 7 Business Units covering all of the UK & RoI.