Business Performance Accountant

Business Performance Accountant

Contract: Financial Planning & Analysis
Location: London, E14 9SH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking a Business Performance Accountant to join their UK and Ireland Controlling function.

This is a key role providing financial oversight, supporting operational teams, and driving improvements across reporting, cost management, and internal controls. You will play a central role in ensuring the integrity of financial information while enabling informed decision-making across the business.

Working closely with the Finance Service Centre and business stakeholders, you will ensure accuracy, deliver meaningful insights, and contribute to continuous improvement in financial processes and service delivery. This position offers the opportunity to influence performance through high-quality reporting and strong financial governance.

Job Description

As a Business Performance Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, reviewing profit and loss performance, and ensuring strong balance sheet control across allocated areas.

You will focus on strengthening processes, improving efficiency in cost management, and enhancing reporting quality, acting as a key link between Finance Business Partners, operational teams, and the controlling function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process, including review and approval of accruals and revenue activity
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accurate posting of prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, and provisions
• Conduct cost accounting and profitability analysis across products, services, or departments
• Provide insight into unit costs, margins, cost drivers, and opportunities for cost savings
• Support Finance Business Partners with customer reporting and business performance reviews
• Engage with Key Account Managers and senior stakeholders to support performance discussions
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and support control self-assessments and audits
• Drive improvements in reporting, processes, and service delivery from the Finance Service Centre

Person Specification

• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified, part-qualified, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in financial accounting, month-end reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data and provide commercial insight
• Experience in P&L management, variance analysis, and profitability reporting
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to identify process improvements and maintain strong financial controls
• Advanced Excel skills with high attention to detail
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure