Finance Business Partner

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Engagement Economics
• Service Line Performance Management: Monitor and analyze Revenue, Cost, and Margin
performance for assigned Service Lines.
• WIP & Billing Analysis: Regularly extract and analyze data from ERP systems (e.g.,
SAP/Oracle) to control Work-in-Progress (WIP) aging, Billing progress, and Days Sales
Outstanding (Collections).
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Analyze revenue and cost trends; collaborate with Partners to
lead the annual Budgeting process and prepare periodic Rolling Forecasts.
2. Operational Review & Compliance
• Operational Cost Control: Conduct investigations and root cause analysis for any irregular
or abnormal operating expenses.
• Process Compliance: Partner with internal departments to ensure strict adherence to
procurement policies and internal payment procedures.
• Project Risk Management: Identify high-risk engagements, specifically those with low
recovery rates or budget overruns, to report to leadership and propose mitigation
strategies.
3. Efficiency & Strategic Advisory
• Resource Optimization: Evaluate and report on staff Utilization Rates to ensure optimal
workforce efficiency.
• Profitability Analysis: Utilize analytical tools to assess profitability by Client, Key Account,
or Engagement (Note: Adjusted from "restaurant/brand" to fit the Big 4 context).
• Strategic Advisory: Provide data-driven recommendations to the Leadership Team
(Partners/Directors) aimed at optimizing operational costs and improving Net Margin.
4. Reporting & Stakeholder Management
• Management Reporting: Prepare Monthly Management Accounts and financial packages
for the CFO and Regional Leadership.
• Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to Service Line Partners; interpret financial
data, highlight financial risks, and support strategic decision-making (including Pricing and
Bidding strategies).
• Drive Corrective Actions: Monitor and follow up with respective departments to ensure
corrective actions regarding debt collection and cost control are implemented effectively.