Business finance Jobs in Houston, TX

Description & Requirements Be part of something great Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care. The Finance Business Partner will play a key role in driving financial insight and rigour across Operational Efficiency and Transformation initiatives. It is an exciting opportunity to work closely with business teams to initiate and deliver significant change projects and would suit someone motivated by applying financial expertise to a commercial environment. Bringing technical finance expertise and discipline, the Finance business partner will ensure accurate accounting treatment and financial reporting when it comes to leading the financial elements of transformation or change business cases, developing dynamic financial models that account for costs (Capex and Opex), quantification of benefits and assess key financial metrics such as Return on Investment (ROI) and payback period. This role is critical in ensuring financial accountability and informed decision making in operational and strategic initiatives. Reporting to the UK Financial Controller but working closely with the Operational and Transformation teams on a day-to-day basis, this role will provide financial acumen and support in quantifying the impact of operational improvements. A key responsibility will be ensuring that the effectiveness of initiatives - whether through cost avoidance or profit improvement - is clearly measured and understood within the context of specific business areas where such change may occur. In addition, this role will also bring strategic finance scenario analysis support to the business in helping to shape and bring finance acumen across the business area. Salary - £63,000 to £68,000 Home Based or hybrid options available. If hybrid, applicants would need to be based near London or Leicester. For home based employees, as a guide there may be 1 day of travel per week, likely to the London office.

• Financial Support & Business Partnering : Act as a trusted finance business partner to Operations and Transformation teams, providing key financial insight and challenge where appropriate (e.g. Operational Efficiency initiatives).
• Work closely and partner with business stakeholders to embed financial awareness and drive data-led decision making.
• Ownership of Financial project or activity models, partnering with the business to gain key cost and benefit input measures along with the quantification of initiatives and impact to the performance in line with the respective financial year.
• Ownership of the tracking and progress reporting of financial initiatives from identification, deployment through to completion. Key Contacts & Relationships : Internal
• UK Financial Controller
• UK Operational Performance Director
• Transformation Director
• Operational Leadership
• UK Finance Director
• Divisional SLTs
• IT / Technology Teams External
• Key stakeholders and partners
• Customers where required
• External auditors Qualifications & Experience Essential
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification
• Highly proficient in MS Office
• Dynamic Financial modelling application experience.
• Project / contract Accounting experience
• Proven success in driving business improvement and operational excellence, including business case creation and evaluation
• Strong background in technology integration and collaboration with IT teams.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of management accounts preparation, business planning and budgeting.
• Business stakeholder management experience Desirable
• Business Change and Transformation experience. Individual Competencies
• Communication : Excellent articulation of complex information to diverse non finance stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking : Expertise in analysing complex data and providing actionable insights.
• Financial Acumen : Expertise in financial planning and business partnering.
• Technology Integration : Effective bridging of operations and technology needs.
• Strong communication skills at all levels, with the ability to adapt to and communicate with multiple stakeholders internally and externally
• Ability to plan and organise workload, working with competing demands and deadlines.
• Accurate with a strong attention to detail
• Works well in a team, across different functions
• Self-starter and ability to work independently Travel Requirements - UK wide as required for business needs EEO Statement Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process. Minimum Salary £ 63,000.00 Maximum Salary £ 68,000.00