Finance Business Partner - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Stadler Rail Service UK Ltd

Stadler Rail Service UK Ltd

Verified Company

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Your duties will include:

Financial monitoring of customer projects throughout the life cycle
Develop and maintain forecasting systems and models in line with Division standards, particularly around our longterm contracts. Challenge assumptions with appropriate individuals to ensure that information presented is robust and accurate and owned by those individuals.
Support the financial accounting team through the annual audit and preparation of financial statements
Involvement in the preparation of forecasts and business plans
Assessment, tracking and reporting of opportunity/risk management
Provide business partnering support to our Head of Locations
Benchmarking of financial performance between projects
Facilitate cost control, corrective action and accurate apportionment of cost through the development of our systems and processes.
Involvement in monthend activities and input for central reporting in the Group
Billing to customers based on input from Fleet Managers
Strengthening entrepreneurial thinking and trading within the company through knowledge transfer and daily exchange
Work with colleagues to develop common reporting templates across the business
Develop effective relationships with the Heads of Location, UK Heads of Service, and finance colleagues throughout the Division/Group.
Maintain technical proficiency by reviewing changes to relevant accounting standards, exposure drafts and other reporting requirements
Continually develop your professional competency supporting the Head of Controlling to ensure every opportunity is taken to develop and enhance the provision of an expert service to the organisation

What do we require of you?

Essential:

- experience of working in a busy finance team
- a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent
- ability to prioritise a demanding workload and adhere to stringent deadlines
- an analytical mindset and excellent knowledge of Excel
- strong communication skills with the ability to challenge
- experience of complex financial modelling

Desirable: