Finance Business Partner
Location: Coventry, UK
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Working hours: 40 Hours a Week (Hybrid working, 3 days in office/ onsite)

About the role

The Finance Business Partners play a critical role in driving the financial performance of the business by providing strategic financial analysis, insightful guidance and robust decision support to key stakeholders, primarily to Operational leaders but also to other Functional leads as required (e.g. Business Development, Procurement). The roles will support our Regional Managing Director in Scotland and Midlands Services business. Our Finance Business Partners are the key link between Operations and Finance.

Our Finance Business Partners have a commercial mindset and act as trusted finance advisors, improving the financial awareness of non-financial colleagues, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our financial reporting and analysis. They have the ability and confidence to challenge and influence colleagues in an appropriate manner, building strong relationships based on mutual respect and proactively seek to improve the financial performance of the business.

Responsibilities

Ownership of the monthly P&L reporting for a portfolio of contracts, which means:

• Working with and guiding Operational colleagues to determine the value and extent of required judgemental transactions at month end, namely accrued income and cost accruals.
• Having sufficient knowledge of the business and contracts, and confidence in their experience to be able to robustly review and challenge both the underlying transactions posted to the contract by the Financial Controlling team and the judgements proposed by Operational colleagues.
• Explaining monthly and YTD results in-depth, including articulating the key drivers of variances to budget and forecast, to Operational colleagues, line manager and other senior Finance colleagues.
• Ensuring correct application of accounting policies and principles.
• Proactively identifying risks and opportunities for improved financial performance (see further below)
• Support with the preparation of presentations for use in monthly Regional Business Review meetings with UK Leadership. Deputise for Senior Finance Business Partner in attending and presenting at monthly meeting when required.
• Ownership of annual budget and periodic reforecasting for a portfolio of contracts, ensuring that they are underpinned by robust, business-owned assumptions which have the full buy-in of Operations.
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast, identifying areas for improvement and potential risks. Recommend actions and develop action plans to mitigate potential risks and maintain a log of risks and opportunities for consolidation into the central risks and opportunities tracker.
• Act as key decision support partners to Operations, being a “critical friend” who: provides robust challenge to financial judgements and decisions; supports with managing spend within budgets; and identifies and tracks opportunities to improve contract profitability and cash flow; supports with monitoring and collection of overdue debt.
• Provide financial training and guidance to non-finance colleagues and communicate insightful financial conclusions to non-finance colleagues in a simple and concise manner.
• Work closely with transactional finance colleagues to implement changes / process improvements on a continuous improvement basis e.g. translate finance initiatives through to our Operational colleagues and support compliance/adherence to processes

Requirements

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Strong inter-personal, influencing, collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to engage with Operational colleagues, and interest in how a business really works
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – proven experience in interpreting financial data and providing value-added insight into business performance.
• An engaged and engaging relationship builder, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, and ability to communicate concisely and persuasively to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial statements (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow)
• Excellent attention to detail with an appreciation of the importance of accuracy; but with the ability to step back and draw conclusions from own work.
• Resilient personality, with the ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong commercial acumen.

Why join us?

As the UK’s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That’s why we’re committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Car Allowance and discretionary bonus
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
• Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
• Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we’ll create a greener future for all.