OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
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As the Finance Business Partner for a single major Technical Services contract, you will be the primary financial lead and trusted advisor to the Account Director, operational teams and the client. You will be fully responsible for the end‑to‑end financial requirements of the contract, ensuring that reporting is accurate, risks are managed, and operational decisions are underpinned by strong commercial insight.
This will ideally be a hybrid-working position, combining working with a vibrant & supportive finance team in our Ipswich head office, visiting clients sites nationally and working from home.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Performance & Reporting
- Own all financial reporting for the contract, including the full monthly P&L, balance sheet and variance analysis.
- Lead financial review meetings with all internal and external stakeholders presenting performance, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A for the Contract
- Lead the annual budget process for this specific contract
- Deliver monthly forecasts with strong understanding of operational assumptions
- Maintain the contract financial model, including scenarios such as volume changes and changes in delivery approach.
Operational Business Partnering
- Work daily with all stakeholders to ensure they understand the financial impact of operational decisions.
- Translate financial results into operational language, enabling teams to take ownership of contract performance.
- Provide commercial challenge and support on any contract variations or changes.
Working Capital & Cash Management
- Ensure accurate billing and strong commercial governance.
- Drive improvements in billing accuracy, reduction in aged WIP, and overall cash conversion.
Data, Systems & Insight
- Use finance systems and CAFM to produce accurate analytical outputs.
- Improve data quality between operational and finance systems.
- Develop dashboards or trackers to support contract performance management.
In order to be successful within the role, you will ideally have:
- A full accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
- Experience in contract-based finance, ideally within Technical Services or Hard Facilities Management
- Strong FP&A background with modelling expertise
- Hands-on partnering style with operational teams
- Proven experience of working at pace in operational environments, whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Advanced Excel and modelling proficiency
- PowerBI experience preferred
You must be in possession of a full driving license in order to apply for this role.
Why join OCS?
- OCS are ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For in 2025, reflecting our dedication to building a supportive workplace where our colleagues feel valued and motivated.
Our Catering team offers breakfast and lunch services at our Ipswich head office, along with free coffee, hot chocolates and a replenishable fruit basket.
We believe in investing in our colleague’s futures. The OCS Academy provides a range of courses and resources that will allow you to grow your personal skills and advance your career
With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
