Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Partnering (BP) team plays a vital role within L&D, partnering with the Audit Stream to identify learning needs and develop an appropriate response to these needs. They are responsible for working alongside the business to drive the Learning and Development agenda and coordinate with wider support teams on various related activities in the stream. The BP team acts as the business voice within L&D, providing oversight and challenge internally as the wider L&D team works to develop and implement solutions that met the objectives determined when needs were scoped. They are similarly the face of L&D to the business, representing the function within the Audit Stream. The Business Partnering Manager for Projects will work directly with stakeholders in the business to identify specific needs that fall outside our Early in Careers and Post-qualified curricula. These wider, often project-based activities, require a coordinated approach across the entirety of the core curriculum and/or within specific role or engagement-related programmes. Using their understanding of business priorities, developed through active engagement with the Stream, they will join up activities across our L&D offering and wider centralised programmes, ensuring our response to the Stream is aligned and meets ongoing needs. They will coordinate with other stakeholder groups as needed. The Business Partnering Manager will work collaboratively with the other BP team members to ensure that the learning needs analysis is coordinated and complete, and to share best practice. As a member of the BP team, they work with the Learning Development team to ensure that the business objectives for any particular learning need are understood and translated into key learning objectives and oversee that design learning interventions meet these needs effectively. They will support the Learning Implementation team as needed to ensure that developed content in implemented as planned and work with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team to ensure appropriate review of learning effectiveness is performed. It is also expected that the BP team will support programme delivery through onsite programme management and facilitation where appropriate. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. In this role you will: Supports the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of learning, ensuring this directly addresses business needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored solutions to our colleagues and partners Advocate and supports business needs within L&D ensuring responses are focused on business objectives and support achievement of wider organisational goals whilst remaining commercially productive and effective Act as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D, able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise Responsible for reporting back to the business on progress against agreed plans Provide objective challenge to the business on learning needs and act as a sounding board in respect of planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the stream Support the delivery of an effective Audit L&D curriculum across the Audit Stream Develop successful, long-term, strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and wider business to support the L&D agenda, respond effectively to business needs and align with overall strategy and wider organisational goals (helping to bring together the activities of the various central support teams in respect to key projects) Participate in the coordination and conduct of the learning needs analysis with stakeholders and oversee the development of the curriculum plan to respond to the agreed needs - working in collaboration with the wider L&D team Support onsite delivery of programmes where appropriate - onsite operational support and facilitation (as agreed as part of the wider programme / curriculum plan) Bring the latest thinking and innovation to the business, using this to support the development and delivery of leading personal and professional development Advocate change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous L&D experience is preferred Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects in partnership with the Audit Stream Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards Previous experience in facilitation of programmes would be beneficial but is not essential Focus on generating commercially viable solutions - proven ability in problem-solving balancing the various demands of stakeholders to generate an effective response Strong teamworking and collaboration skills alongside an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence, quality and outputs We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Jun 19, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Business Partnering (BP) team plays a vital role within L&D, partnering with the Audit Stream to identify learning needs and develop an appropriate response to these needs. They are responsible for working alongside the business to drive the Learning and Development agenda and coordinate with wider support teams on various related activities in the stream. The BP team acts as the business voice within L&D, providing oversight and challenge internally as the wider L&D team works to develop and implement solutions that met the objectives determined when needs were scoped. They are similarly the face of L&D to the business, representing the function within the Audit Stream. The Business Partnering Manager for Projects will work directly with stakeholders in the business to identify specific needs that fall outside our Early in Careers and Post-qualified curricula. These wider, often project-based activities, require a coordinated approach across the entirety of the core curriculum and/or within specific role or engagement-related programmes. Using their understanding of business priorities, developed through active engagement with the Stream, they will join up activities across our L&D offering and wider centralised programmes, ensuring our response to the Stream is aligned and meets ongoing needs. They will coordinate with other stakeholder groups as needed. The Business Partnering Manager will work collaboratively with the other BP team members to ensure that the learning needs analysis is coordinated and complete, and to share best practice. As a member of the BP team, they work with the Learning Development team to ensure that the business objectives for any particular learning need are understood and translated into key learning objectives and oversee that design learning interventions meet these needs effectively. They will support the Learning Implementation team as needed to ensure that developed content in implemented as planned and work with the Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance team to ensure appropriate review of learning effectiveness is performed. It is also expected that the BP team will support programme delivery through onsite programme management and facilitation where appropriate. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. In this role you will: Supports the scoping, development, implementation and evaluation of learning, ensuring this directly addresses business needs and provides relevant, timely and tailored solutions to our colleagues and partners Advocate and supports business needs within L&D ensuring responses are focused on business objectives and support achievement of wider organisational goals whilst remaining commercially productive and effective Act as a subject matter expert on all aspects of L&D, able to advise and consult with business leaders to help them find lasting solutions to issues as they arise Responsible for reporting back to the business on progress against agreed plans Provide objective challenge to the business on learning needs and act as a sounding board in respect of planned responses - to help the business determine the right course of action Advocate L&D activities in the business as appropriate to support effective learning culture in the stream Support the delivery of an effective Audit L&D curriculum across the Audit Stream Develop successful, long-term, strategic relationships with the Audit Stream and wider business to support the L&D agenda, respond effectively to business needs and align with overall strategy and wider organisational goals (helping to bring together the activities of the various central support teams in respect to key projects) Participate in the coordination and conduct of the learning needs analysis with stakeholders and oversee the development of the curriculum plan to respond to the agreed needs - working in collaboration with the wider L&D team Support onsite delivery of programmes where appropriate - onsite operational support and facilitation (as agreed as part of the wider programme / curriculum plan) Bring the latest thinking and innovation to the business, using this to support the development and delivery of leading personal and professional development Advocate change where needed, leading by example and seeking support as appropriate Required skills and experience Experienced Manager (or equivalent) Strong understanding of Audit including the regulatory environment Previous L&D experience is preferred Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus and drive forward strategic projects in partnership with the Audit Stream Strong project management skills including a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deliver these to time and expected quality standards Previous experience in facilitation of programmes would be beneficial but is not essential Focus on generating commercially viable solutions - proven ability in problem-solving balancing the various demands of stakeholders to generate an effective response Strong teamworking and collaboration skills alongside an ability to coach, develop and inspire people to reach their potential Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Understanding of business strategy and goals and a focus on delivering effectively against these Focus on operational excellence, quality and outputs We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few. Our people value different perspectives, they care about the sustainability of our planet and dare to shape the future. One of our core values is 'people first', and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential. You'll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people's lives. You're encouraged to have a growth mindset and are given the space to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you. Role description: This opportunity will allow the successful candidate to work within an integrated project controls team helping to deliver an annual £500m programme of nuclear work. The projects combine both new build and decommissioning within a structured collaborative environment working with colleagues who are focused on innovative solutions and teamwork where the focus is on delivery of programme outputs. Role accountabilities: Accountable to the project manager for service and to the Function Lead. To participate in project reviews and audits and conduct self-assessments of the Cost Engineering arrangements to ensure compliance is achieved with company procedures; Support the preparation of project change controls; Work with the project team to set out and implement cost capture requirements, including ensuring appropriate Work Orders (WO's) are in place, structure of requisitions, aligning Purchase Order (PO) structure with WO's and ensuring sub contract data provided can be used to monitor and control costs; Understand the contract project controls requirements and seek to improve if required. Align Purchase Orders with CBS to give clarity of Cost Performance Indices at an appropriate level within the Project; Manage time bookings by ensuring that correct WO codes are available, review and delete as appropriate and authorise creation of new charge codes following approval of baseline and funding changes; Tracking manpower productivity and analysing time booked to projects including resource usage vs. planned, resource constraints, etc. and make any relevant recommendations to the Project Manager; Accurately apply charging practices to ensure costs are captured correctly in line with estimates and ensure financial data reported reflects a 'true and fair' view (e.g. to ensure that Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) and BCWP reflects a complete picture at any point in time); Perform post-contract cost activities where required, e.g.:- Assess the amount due at each assessment date with or without an application from the contractor on contracts where no quantity surveyor available, raise payment certificate and Service Entry Notifications (SEN's), assess Compensation Events (CE) and impact of Early Warnings (EW), review and assess Contract close out and instigate Defined Cost Audits as and when required (where in place, use Contract Event Management And Reporting tool (CEMAR) for all correspondence and to manage data. Validate and interrogate supply chain data to assist in accurate cost forecasting and trending and work with the supply chain to understand variances, drive cost accuracy and timely and accurate reporting; Work closely with Contractor assessing and tracking contractor expenditure against progress; Provide reliable & accurate Estimate to Completion (ETC) and Expenditure (ACWP) based on Value of Work Done; Conduct full and detailed Cost Performance Index (CPI) & Cost Variance (CV) analysis and subsequent root cause analysis, followed by provision of narrative, recommendations & recovery plans; Responsible for monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews and liaise closely with Project Manager and Programmes to inform of forecast and any changes; Monitor contingency requirements and liaise with Project Team regarding contingency management Provide trended data to the Project Manager based on performance trends to date and emerging trends. Participate and contributing to Value Engineering Studies, including capture of project value engineering records and maximise the subsequent efficiency savings proposed, including provision of auditable background evidence. Quantify cost implications of emergent / additional project work and feed into relevant documentation (e.g. change control documentation); Ensure regular review of the project trend and issue logs. Support in the preparation of project Baseline Change Proposals (BCP), Sanction proposals and supporting estimate information including underpinning, Basis of Estimate (BoE) etc. Ensure information is routed into site / unit / project change control records; Use estimate data to load budgets into baseline; Establish the Project CBS and participate in the preparation of cost studies utilising historical data. Developing benchmarking information to meet specific needs. Seek out and analyse relevant current and historical data to support robust cost estimating of activities; Support colleague's learning and development through knowledge sharing, task instruction etc. Contribute to the effective development and delivery of training within own area of specialism. Provision of knowledge transfer and training and development of Magnox staff from the Contract. The duties/responsibilities defined above may be supplemented by further duties as defined by the relevant Functional Leads Qualifications & Experience: Experience working as a Cost Engineer, Project Controls Engineer, Quantity Surveyor or Project / Management Accountant Demonstrable experience of the NEC contract suite Construction or Engineering background. Experience working as part of an integrated delivery team. Why Become an Arcadian? Our work with clients has a direct impact on people's lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet. We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients' most pressing challenges and work together to solve them. As a global business, we have committed to support five of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to ensure that our projects contribute to a better and more sustainable future for all. But it's not just the work that we do on client projects that benefits communities and our planet. As a global business, we are committed to making a positive impact to society by supporting local communities where we operate. To help protect our planet, we monitor and measure non-financial information to inform business decisions and reduce our own environmental impact as part of our commitment to be net zero carbon as a global company by 2030. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success. Transform Your World
Dec 01, 2022
Full time
At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few. Our people value different perspectives, they care about the sustainability of our planet and dare to shape the future. One of our core values is 'people first', and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential. You'll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people's lives. You're encouraged to have a growth mindset and are given the space to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you. Role description: This opportunity will allow the successful candidate to work within an integrated project controls team helping to deliver an annual £500m programme of nuclear work. The projects combine both new build and decommissioning within a structured collaborative environment working with colleagues who are focused on innovative solutions and teamwork where the focus is on delivery of programme outputs. Role accountabilities: Accountable to the project manager for service and to the Function Lead. To participate in project reviews and audits and conduct self-assessments of the Cost Engineering arrangements to ensure compliance is achieved with company procedures; Support the preparation of project change controls; Work with the project team to set out and implement cost capture requirements, including ensuring appropriate Work Orders (WO's) are in place, structure of requisitions, aligning Purchase Order (PO) structure with WO's and ensuring sub contract data provided can be used to monitor and control costs; Understand the contract project controls requirements and seek to improve if required. Align Purchase Orders with CBS to give clarity of Cost Performance Indices at an appropriate level within the Project; Manage time bookings by ensuring that correct WO codes are available, review and delete as appropriate and authorise creation of new charge codes following approval of baseline and funding changes; Tracking manpower productivity and analysing time booked to projects including resource usage vs. planned, resource constraints, etc. and make any relevant recommendations to the Project Manager; Accurately apply charging practices to ensure costs are captured correctly in line with estimates and ensure financial data reported reflects a 'true and fair' view (e.g. to ensure that Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) and BCWP reflects a complete picture at any point in time); Perform post-contract cost activities where required, e.g.:- Assess the amount due at each assessment date with or without an application from the contractor on contracts where no quantity surveyor available, raise payment certificate and Service Entry Notifications (SEN's), assess Compensation Events (CE) and impact of Early Warnings (EW), review and assess Contract close out and instigate Defined Cost Audits as and when required (where in place, use Contract Event Management And Reporting tool (CEMAR) for all correspondence and to manage data. Validate and interrogate supply chain data to assist in accurate cost forecasting and trending and work with the supply chain to understand variances, drive cost accuracy and timely and accurate reporting; Work closely with Contractor assessing and tracking contractor expenditure against progress; Provide reliable & accurate Estimate to Completion (ETC) and Expenditure (ACWP) based on Value of Work Done; Conduct full and detailed Cost Performance Index (CPI) & Cost Variance (CV) analysis and subsequent root cause analysis, followed by provision of narrative, recommendations & recovery plans; Responsible for monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) reviews and liaise closely with Project Manager and Programmes to inform of forecast and any changes; Monitor contingency requirements and liaise with Project Team regarding contingency management Provide trended data to the Project Manager based on performance trends to date and emerging trends. Participate and contributing to Value Engineering Studies, including capture of project value engineering records and maximise the subsequent efficiency savings proposed, including provision of auditable background evidence. Quantify cost implications of emergent / additional project work and feed into relevant documentation (e.g. change control documentation); Ensure regular review of the project trend and issue logs. Support in the preparation of project Baseline Change Proposals (BCP), Sanction proposals and supporting estimate information including underpinning, Basis of Estimate (BoE) etc. Ensure information is routed into site / unit / project change control records; Use estimate data to load budgets into baseline; Establish the Project CBS and participate in the preparation of cost studies utilising historical data. Developing benchmarking information to meet specific needs. Seek out and analyse relevant current and historical data to support robust cost estimating of activities; Support colleague's learning and development through knowledge sharing, task instruction etc. Contribute to the effective development and delivery of training within own area of specialism. Provision of knowledge transfer and training and development of Magnox staff from the Contract. The duties/responsibilities defined above may be supplemented by further duties as defined by the relevant Functional Leads Qualifications & Experience: Experience working as a Cost Engineer, Project Controls Engineer, Quantity Surveyor or Project / Management Accountant Demonstrable experience of the NEC contract suite Construction or Engineering background. Experience working as part of an integrated delivery team. Why Become an Arcadian? Our work with clients has a direct impact on people's lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet. We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients' most pressing challenges and work together to solve them. As a global business, we have committed to support five of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to ensure that our projects contribute to a better and more sustainable future for all. But it's not just the work that we do on client projects that benefits communities and our planet. As a global business, we are committed to making a positive impact to society by supporting local communities where we operate. To help protect our planet, we monitor and measure non-financial information to inform business decisions and reduce our own environmental impact as part of our commitment to be net zero carbon as a global company by 2030. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success. Transform Your World
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Country/Region: GB City: Bristol Help us grow We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead working within Mission Systems located in Bristol, Plymouth or Scotland. Mission Systems is a business unit within the Marine Sector of Babcock International Group. Working on a range of exciting design, manufacture and support projects, Mission Systems works with a number of key clients domestically and internationally. We're based at a number of sites in the UK and overseas. The business continues to win new work and grow at a significant pace; as a result we are recruiting for talented, enthusiastic and driven people. The difference the new FP&A Lead will make Reporting to the Sector Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, the successful candidate will lead a team of accountants and reporting analysts to ensure management information is collected and reported in an accurate, timely and meaningful way, providing senior management with the data and tools to support key decision making for the business. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as the main point of contact for value stream reporting issues and requirements for the Mission Systems Finance Director and their business facing Heads of Finance. • Providing leadership, guidance and mentoring support to the Mission Systems FP&A team. • Overseeing the Mission Systems monthly reporting processes, including accounts preparation for the various reporting entities, including overseas businesses, and value stream analysis. • Managing and overseeing the annual budget and monthly forecasting processes for the value stream. • Leading on site-based customer audits, including rate claims and negotiations. • Playing an integral role in understanding and supporting SSRO requirements. • Supporting the Sector finance transformation agenda, encouraging best practice across the whole function. • Providing support to the Head of Accounting & Controls where required, including but not limited to the external audit process. • Providing ad hoc support to the Head of FP&A and other key stakeholders where required. Who we're looking for Someone who is prepared to innovate in order to succeed by solving complex problems and implementing elegant solutions. You are someone who continuously champions high performance, challenges the status quo and cares about how things are done, not just getting to the end result but by behaving respectfully towards their team, peers and leaders. Knowledge and Experience • Excellent Excel modelling skills. • Knowledge of the Mission Systems business, Babcock organisation or experience in a similar defence organisation desirable. Skills and attributes • Motivational leader and ability to develop key talent in the team. • Ability and desire to take a hands-on approach, willing to get into the detail but also see the big picture. • Strong communicator, ability to work with individuals at various levels of the organisation. • Drive for continuous improvement, and comfortable questioning the status quo. Qualifications • Degree qualified with a professional finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with significant post qualification experience. In return for your skill and passion, you'll get: • Flexible working • Autonomy to perform the role • The opportunity to make a real impact, partnering on an ambitious culture transformation programme within Babcock's' fastest growing business unit As well as: • Holiday entitlement: 25 days, plus bank holidays • Pension scheme with employee pension contributions matched up to 8% of salary, with life assurance • Our Babcock Rewards Platform allows you to choose from a range of benefits that best meet your needs, including: critical illness insurance, travel insurance, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, childcare vouchers, bike scheme, shopping offers and discounts • Employee Share Scheme • Free, independent employee assistance programme, offering confidential information, support and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year • Professional memberships, personal development training and opportunities • If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments Where it all fits in: Mission Systems forms a critical, and growing part of Babcock's Marine organisation. As a trusted provider for global defence & security, we have a wide portfolio of best in class technical solutions that enable our customers to carry out their missions. It's a really exciting and fast paced business carrying out a diverse range of activities. Mission Systems employs over 1,200 people across the UK and overseas with the largest sites based in Bristol, Plymouth and Ashchurch. The Critical Communications Business Unit is over 200 personnel strong with in excess of 70% skilled Engineering staff. We have an ever increasing portfolio of opportunities and an ambition for success and to grow. We also embrace the multitude of internal employee networks support and foster diversity and inclusion within our Babcock team, connecting people across the business and empowering them to achieve their potential. Our Diversity and Inclusion strategy amplifies their influence. Other need to knows: • You must be able to achieve the appropriate security clearance level for this role • We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. Application Guidance Please let your line manager know that you're applying for this vacancy. You should also let them know if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role. Please note that you will not be able to access the vacancy details after the closing date so you may wish to keep a copy of this advert and any supporting documents for your records. All applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account, then you'll be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices. If you experience difficulties, please click here. Recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly. We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs. Armed Forces Covenant We are proud to support the armed forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. Babcock International Group For more than a century, Babcock has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within four market sectors; Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear. We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential. This role is within the Marine Sector of Babcock International Group, which delivers a wide array of complex through-life marine engineering services to defence and civil customers across the globe. These range from UK and international naval fleet support, commercial marine, engineering consultancy, weapons handling, equipment support, intelligence, cyber security and training. Closing date: 10th December 2021 #LI-POST Job Segment: Engineer, Manager, Nuclear Engineering, Engineering, Management Apply now
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Country/Region: GB City: Bristol Help us grow We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead working within Mission Systems located in Bristol, Plymouth or Scotland. Mission Systems is a business unit within the Marine Sector of Babcock International Group. Working on a range of exciting design, manufacture and support projects, Mission Systems works with a number of key clients domestically and internationally. We're based at a number of sites in the UK and overseas. The business continues to win new work and grow at a significant pace; as a result we are recruiting for talented, enthusiastic and driven people. The difference the new FP&A Lead will make Reporting to the Sector Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, the successful candidate will lead a team of accountants and reporting analysts to ensure management information is collected and reported in an accurate, timely and meaningful way, providing senior management with the data and tools to support key decision making for the business. Key responsibilities include: • Acting as the main point of contact for value stream reporting issues and requirements for the Mission Systems Finance Director and their business facing Heads of Finance. • Providing leadership, guidance and mentoring support to the Mission Systems FP&A team. • Overseeing the Mission Systems monthly reporting processes, including accounts preparation for the various reporting entities, including overseas businesses, and value stream analysis. • Managing and overseeing the annual budget and monthly forecasting processes for the value stream. • Leading on site-based customer audits, including rate claims and negotiations. • Playing an integral role in understanding and supporting SSRO requirements. • Supporting the Sector finance transformation agenda, encouraging best practice across the whole function. • Providing support to the Head of Accounting & Controls where required, including but not limited to the external audit process. • Providing ad hoc support to the Head of FP&A and other key stakeholders where required. Who we're looking for Someone who is prepared to innovate in order to succeed by solving complex problems and implementing elegant solutions. You are someone who continuously champions high performance, challenges the status quo and cares about how things are done, not just getting to the end result but by behaving respectfully towards their team, peers and leaders. Knowledge and Experience • Excellent Excel modelling skills. • Knowledge of the Mission Systems business, Babcock organisation or experience in a similar defence organisation desirable. Skills and attributes • Motivational leader and ability to develop key talent in the team. • Ability and desire to take a hands-on approach, willing to get into the detail but also see the big picture. • Strong communicator, ability to work with individuals at various levels of the organisation. • Drive for continuous improvement, and comfortable questioning the status quo. Qualifications • Degree qualified with a professional finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with significant post qualification experience. In return for your skill and passion, you'll get: • Flexible working • Autonomy to perform the role • The opportunity to make a real impact, partnering on an ambitious culture transformation programme within Babcock's' fastest growing business unit As well as: • Holiday entitlement: 25 days, plus bank holidays • Pension scheme with employee pension contributions matched up to 8% of salary, with life assurance • Our Babcock Rewards Platform allows you to choose from a range of benefits that best meet your needs, including: critical illness insurance, travel insurance, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, childcare vouchers, bike scheme, shopping offers and discounts • Employee Share Scheme • Free, independent employee assistance programme, offering confidential information, support and counselling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year • Professional memberships, personal development training and opportunities • If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments Where it all fits in: Mission Systems forms a critical, and growing part of Babcock's Marine organisation. As a trusted provider for global defence & security, we have a wide portfolio of best in class technical solutions that enable our customers to carry out their missions. It's a really exciting and fast paced business carrying out a diverse range of activities. Mission Systems employs over 1,200 people across the UK and overseas with the largest sites based in Bristol, Plymouth and Ashchurch. The Critical Communications Business Unit is over 200 personnel strong with in excess of 70% skilled Engineering staff. We have an ever increasing portfolio of opportunities and an ambition for success and to grow. We also embrace the multitude of internal employee networks support and foster diversity and inclusion within our Babcock team, connecting people across the business and empowering them to achieve their potential. Our Diversity and Inclusion strategy amplifies their influence. Other need to knows: • You must be able to achieve the appropriate security clearance level for this role • We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. Application Guidance Please let your line manager know that you're applying for this vacancy. You should also let them know if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role. Please note that you will not be able to access the vacancy details after the closing date so you may wish to keep a copy of this advert and any supporting documents for your records. All applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account, then you'll be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices. If you experience difficulties, please click here. Recruitment correspondence is normally by email so please check your email account and spam folder regularly. We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strive to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs. Armed Forces Covenant We are proud to support the armed forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 week's special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. Babcock International Group For more than a century, Babcock has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within four market sectors; Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear. We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential. This role is within the Marine Sector of Babcock International Group, which delivers a wide array of complex through-life marine engineering services to defence and civil customers across the globe. These range from UK and international naval fleet support, commercial marine, engineering consultancy, weapons handling, equipment support, intelligence, cyber security and training. Closing date: 10th December 2021 #LI-POST Job Segment: Engineer, Manager, Nuclear Engineering, Engineering, Management Apply now
