Senior Finance Business Partner
Posted 7 days ago by Canary Wharf Group
Permanent
Full Time
Temporary Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Senior Finance Business Partner
Apply locations: Canary Wharf, London, E14
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job requisition id: R2129
Department: Accounts
Company: Canary Wharf Limited
Reporting to: Associate Director - Commercial Finance (Developments)
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Finance Business Partner is a key business partner to stakeholders across each development, in particular the Development Managers and CWCL Cost Executive's (which construction forms a significant part of each development budget).
The role forms part of the Commercial Finance team and leads the business partnering relationship for the respective developments while producing high quality spend forecast and cash flow information for each of the developments as well as the Development and Construction business.
The person will require experience in working with development appraisals and be comfortable explaining the relevant metrics.
A key focus of this role is to support the transformation of existing development cash flow processes and reporting with the ultimate objective of ensuring high quality and relevant financial information and insight is available and reported to key business stakeholders.
The role also plays an active role in the learning & development roadmap and succession planning of direct reports as well as the wider finance team.
4 days office / 1 WFH
Salary: £80-90k
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy in the Administrative Rules and Procedures, and the Health, Safety & Welfare Manual.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG) RESPONSIBILITIES
Recognising the centrality of ESG principles within our organisation, we have developed a comprehensive ESG Strategy. It is imperative that all staff members understand and adopt this strategy into their respective roles. This includes adhering to environmental regulations, minimising waste, supporting nature within our urban environment, and facilitating positive change for those in need within our community and utilising our volunteering.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
In line with the latest ISO 9001 requirements and our dedication to quality management, all staff are mandated to comply with system requirements as detailed within the Company Quality Manual & Policies. Additionally, it's vital to ensure the effective implementation of all Procedures, Plans, and Forms within our Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) to meet the ISO 9001: Quality Management Standard.
COMPANY VALUES
Commit to Excellence
Diversity and Inclusion
We recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential. We also recognise that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills and are committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential.
Flexible Working
As an inclusive employer, we recognise the positive impact flexible working can have on an individual, their wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Therefore, we are open to consider flexible working arrangements, both temporary or permanent.
Learning and Development
At Canary Wharf Group, our employees receive a wide range of support to help improve their skills and achieve their career goals. We offer development opportunities through classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross department experience and on the job learning. We heavily invest in our staff attaining accreditations to develop existing and new skills, support chartered status, sponsorships and provide further educational opportunities which are job and business related. We never stand still and continually invest in developing skills and knowledge to ensure individual and company growth.
Other Benefits
We are committed to building a safe, happy and healthy community for our employees and we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, all designed with our employees and their wellbeing in mind. From generous pension and insurance plans, to health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave, our benefits package allows our employees to choose the benefits that suit them and their individual needs.
If you are interested in joining our highly professional and skilled team for our next exciting phase of development . click apply for full job details
Apply locations: Canary Wharf, London, E14
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job requisition id: R2129
Department: Accounts
Company: Canary Wharf Limited
Reporting to: Associate Director - Commercial Finance (Developments)
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Finance Business Partner is a key business partner to stakeholders across each development, in particular the Development Managers and CWCL Cost Executive's (which construction forms a significant part of each development budget).
The role forms part of the Commercial Finance team and leads the business partnering relationship for the respective developments while producing high quality spend forecast and cash flow information for each of the developments as well as the Development and Construction business.
The person will require experience in working with development appraisals and be comfortable explaining the relevant metrics.
A key focus of this role is to support the transformation of existing development cash flow processes and reporting with the ultimate objective of ensuring high quality and relevant financial information and insight is available and reported to key business stakeholders.
The role also plays an active role in the learning & development roadmap and succession planning of direct reports as well as the wider finance team.
4 days office / 1 WFH
Salary: £80-90k
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead production of monthly cashflows for each development, partnering closely with stakeholders with the aim of achieving consistency across each development.
- Lead business plan/budgeting process for the Development and Construction segment, working closely with the Development Managers, Construction Executives, Project Managers, Financial Accountants - Development and Construction and other Senior Managers.
- Produce post-development reviews and related reporting (i.e. review of previously approved cashflows to the current incurred and forecast spend assumptions). Key objective for this role will be applying learning where the business has over/under forecasted into future cashflows.
- Take ownership of the development models (post investment committee approval) and provide an update on project performance, and impact on relevant metrics, to key business stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Prepare the information required for the liquidity models used to inform the CFO / CEO working closely with the Development Finance, Financial Accounts and Investments team.
- Prepare the internal property valuations for the projects under development and work closely with the external valuers for the bi-annual external property valuations.
- Work closely with the Financial Accounts team to reconcile the total property costs to date by asset / plot per the ledger to the development models and ensure any differences are identified and rectified.
- Work closely with the Development Finance team with respect to debt financing to ensure cashflow impacts are presented correctly.
- Play key role in developing process to meet the above tasks, constantly reviewing and refining to improve efficiency and information quality.
- Contribute to finance systems discussions as related to developments with a focus on efficiency and automation of key analysis.
- Ensure direct report(s) have agreed learning & development roadmap in place, working closely with the Associate Director - Commercial Finance to identify learning and development opportunities in the team/business.
- Provide general development analysis as required.
- Provide development spend forecasts, cashflows and commentary as required for the Development Status Report for review by the Chief Development Officer SR.
- Fluent with numbers - several years relevant experience in a similar role.
- Down to earth - able to build strong relationships with finance & non-finance individuals (in particular Development Managers and CWCL Cost Executives) and have the confidence to challenge assumptions.
- Dynamic thinker - confidence to challenge conventional wisdom and ways of working.
- Strong attention to detail - figures/analysis produced are correct, underlying workbooks are neat and easy to follow, and analysis is written in clear, very concise manner.
- Very organised with exceptional time management skills - able to work under pressure, prioritising and meet competing deadlines.
- Hunger to learn and develop.
- Experience of Yardi would be a plus.
- Knowledge of the construction/development industry a plus.
All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy in the Administrative Rules and Procedures, and the Health, Safety & Welfare Manual.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG) RESPONSIBILITIES
Recognising the centrality of ESG principles within our organisation, we have developed a comprehensive ESG Strategy. It is imperative that all staff members understand and adopt this strategy into their respective roles. This includes adhering to environmental regulations, minimising waste, supporting nature within our urban environment, and facilitating positive change for those in need within our community and utilising our volunteering.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
In line with the latest ISO 9001 requirements and our dedication to quality management, all staff are mandated to comply with system requirements as detailed within the Company Quality Manual & Policies. Additionally, it's vital to ensure the effective implementation of all Procedures, Plans, and Forms within our Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) to meet the ISO 9001: Quality Management Standard.
COMPANY VALUES
Commit to Excellence
- Act with integrity and deliver high performance.
- Put our customers at the heart of what we do.
- Resolve issues by providing high quality solutions.
- Find opportunities to collaborate with others across the business to achieve shared goals.
- Encourage inclusive networks and treat others with respect and fairness.
- Use knowledge to work effectively with suppliers / contractors to meet shared goals.
- Confident in making decisions appropriate to the role.
- Learn from mistakes and listen to constructive feedback to improve performance.
- Prioritise safety and actively support community, wellbeing and sustainability programmes.
- Take pride in delivering high quality service which exceeds expectations.
- Committed to opportunities for self-development.
- Take responsibility for my own performance and look for ways to improve.
- Embrace change and innovation.
- Proactively suggest ways to improve our business and encourage others to share ideas.
- See new challenges as opportunities to deliver effective change.
Diversity and Inclusion
We recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential. We also recognise that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills and are committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential.
Flexible Working
As an inclusive employer, we recognise the positive impact flexible working can have on an individual, their wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Therefore, we are open to consider flexible working arrangements, both temporary or permanent.
Learning and Development
At Canary Wharf Group, our employees receive a wide range of support to help improve their skills and achieve their career goals. We offer development opportunities through classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross department experience and on the job learning. We heavily invest in our staff attaining accreditations to develop existing and new skills, support chartered status, sponsorships and provide further educational opportunities which are job and business related. We never stand still and continually invest in developing skills and knowledge to ensure individual and company growth.
Other Benefits
We are committed to building a safe, happy and healthy community for our employees and we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, all designed with our employees and their wellbeing in mind. From generous pension and insurance plans, to health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave, our benefits package allows our employees to choose the benefits that suit them and their individual needs.
If you are interested in joining our highly professional and skilled team for our next exciting phase of development . click apply for full job details