Finance Business Partner
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- Scotland, Edinburgh
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- Feb 12, 2019
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- Job Role
- Finance Business Partner
- Sector
- Oil, Gas & Energy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
This is a rare opportunity to join as the in-house M&A finance and accounting specialist for a well-established energy company. This role will require the ability to interact with a range of internal and external stakeholders and support the successful delivery of acquisition and disposal activities in addition to on-going ad-hoc project work.
Client Details
Global Energy company
Description
- Undertake acquisition/disposal activities including: target evaluation, transaction planning and structuring, preparation/advice on data room financials, due diligence, assist in preparation and review of Acquisition/Disposal related agreements, Acquisition/Disposal accounting and delivery of transaction reports and assist in board paper preparation.
- Represent Finance in key meetings with other business departments and external stakeholders.
- Deliver pertinent analysis to facilitate the management team's and wider business's understanding to aid decision-making.
- Assist in the development and delivery of ad-hoc projects across the business for new areas of activity or organisational performance improvements
- Understand and analyse external economic trends, including the impact of government legislation, and the impact on the company.
Profile
- Accounting qualification (ACA/ICAS/CIMA/ACCA). Several years' experience working in industry/practice.
- Ideal candidate will be qualified and currently working within Practice.
- Knowledge of both UK GAAP and IFRS and the confidence to apply them to practical examples is essential
- Knowledge of accounting policies, processes and systems (SAP).
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Able to challenge the way things are done and look at ways to make improvements to the business
- Proficient IT skills
- Project management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritise conflicting activities and be proactive
- Act with complete integrity and confidentiality
- Committed to continuous improvement and development of skills and knowledge
Job Offer
Competitive basic salary and package
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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