Finance Business Partner

**Purpose of the Role**:
The business partner for ADS&T Project Accounting is responsible for overseeing major frameworks / projects within the division and taking the lead on financial compliance and regulatory reporting requirements across the division. The role will focus on operational accounting activities for Joint Operations, Single source frameworks and major frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulations, preparing and reviewing bids from a financial perspective, reporting both internal and externally. The role will work closely with the client, delivery and operational managers to ensure robust accounting procedures are in place.

The role reports directly to the A&D Financial Controller.

**Requirements**:

- A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with post qualified experience
Business partnering experience.
- Knowledge of Single source regulations and reporting requirements will be advantageous.
- Knowledge of AtkinsRéalis finance processes, standards and systems will be advantageous.
The role will require some travel.

**Responsibilities**:

- Operational & Financial accounting with regards to Joint Operation, single source frameworks and Major projects.
- Ensuring that all costs attributed to the delivery of all contracts are captured accurately in the AtkinsRéalis financial management toolsets: working with project teams, respective Market Business Partner, and Operational Leads.
- Oversee/produce (where applicable), all financial reporting required for the specific project. Examples of external reports required being Joint Operation accounts and SSRO reporting and internal reporting being the regular monitoring of the risk profile of the SSRO rates.
- Working with the Client Managers advising on strategic bids and helping to make decisions around growth areas.
- Assist with CAAS covering the annual audit of the SSRO rates.
- Pricing and bid support to Project Managers & Directors, including the overseeing the creation and integrity of bid models.
- Developing the Project Accounting skills within ADS&T, through training and on the job knowledge transfer.
- Undertake deep dive project review on an Ad hoc basis to ensure compliance with group policies.
- Responsibility for Research & Development tax credit reporting, PSA reporting and Audit co-ordination.
- Ad hoc projects and support to the Senior Business Partner.

**Competencies**:

- Well-developed commercial knowledge and business understanding.
- Strong technical accounting skills & knowledge.
- Good Excel skills.
- Broad understanding of tax and compliance matters.
- Strong People skills; comfortable in interacting with operational and financial staff and management at all levels of seniority.
- Well-developed communication and influencing skills.
- Collaborative approach.
- Attention to detail whilst still being able to work at a tactical level.

**Training**:
AtkinsRéalis develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual Performance Development Review process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

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**Why work for AtkinsRéalis?**

People join us because they share a desire to be at the forefront of the ADS&T Business Unit and deliver outstanding projects.We empower our people to be the professional individuals they want to be, working on projects they feel proud of, making a difference to the world they live in and the legacy they leave behind.

We value diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive, without exception. We have signed the MoD's "Women in Defence" and "Women in Aviation and Aerospace" charters. These pledges include providing opportunities for women to succeed at all levels. We're also committed to being a Military friendly employer and have been recognised with the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) Gold Employer Recognition Award.

We develop individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. We encourage participation in all forms of training and have an active programme of in-house as well as external training for all our staff.

**Meeting your needs**:
When you start with us, you'll enjoy **_"Total Reward"_**, a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.

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