Actemium Birmingham - Finance Business Partner

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our team at Actemium Birmingham. This role is pivotal in providing accurate and timely financial information to monitor performance and support the effective running of the Business Unit (BU). You will work closely with the Business Unit General Manager and build strong collaborative relationships with operational and administrative staff. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong commercial awareness, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will also provide monthly reports and management accounts to the Financial Controller.

Key Objectives

• Ensure financial control of the BU.
• Advise and support the Business Unit Manager and operational staff with analytical insights for effective decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with Group rules, principles, and internal control requirements.
• Meet all reporting obligations for the Business Unit.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Lead the quantitative process for annual budget preparation.
  • Regular KPI analysis (invoice lag, debtors, variances, productive hours).
  • Analyse overhead spend and variances to budget.
  • Provide forecasting analysis to aid decision-making.
  • Data mining and manipulation for performance insights.
  • Assist in obtaining market intelligence for strategy and budget formulation.
• Project Accounting & Monitoring
  • Support Project Managers in understanding and monitoring their projects.
  • Train Project Managers on Project Accounting Systems.
  • Conduct quarterly project reviews with the BUGM.
• Cash Management
  • Evaluate client creditworthiness.
  • Maximise invoicing by monitoring billing milestones and invoice lag.
  • Ensure effective credit control within the BU.
• Control & Reporting
  • Ensure timely and accurate transaction recording.
  • Support overhead spend control within budget.
  • Complete monthly and quarterly reporting within deadlines.
  • Assist with year-end audits and compliance with internal controls.
• Administration & Other
  • Lead and participate in BU administration.
  • Drive initiatives to achieve business strategy.
  • Deliver ad hoc projects for operational improvements.
  • Live and promote the values of the Group.

Person Specification

• Qualifications
  • CIMA, Degree, AAT or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Skills & Experience
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to translate financial analysis into strategic objectives.
  • Strong financial skills in project costing context.
  • Knowledge of AP, AR, timesheets, and cash management.
  • Advanced IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word); SAP experience desirable.
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Experience managing people and influencing stakeholders.
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Why Join Actemium Birmingham & VINCI Energies?

• Competitive salary and generous pension contributions.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits including Health Shield and BUPA options.
• Electric vehicle purchase scheme and VINCI Share Scheme (subject to qualifying period).
• Supportive, inclusive and diverse working environment with excellent training and development pathways.
• Opportunity to be part of a large, multi-disciplinary engineering business delivering varied and high-profile projects across the UK.

About Us: Actemium Birmingham, part of VINCI Energies UK & ROI, delivers specialist engineering and technical services across industrial and infrastructure sectors. We combine local expertise with the resources of a global group to provide safe, reliable and sustainable solutions for our clients.