Finance Business Partner

About Mace

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

• Safety First – Going home safe and well
• Client Focus – Deliver on our promise
• Integrity – Always do the right thing
• Create Opportunity – For our people to excel

Working within the HR Services Team, supporting UK and International colleagues, we provide timely and accurate administration and coordinated transactional support throughout the employee lifecycle. Our team offers a full HR admin service to employees, acting as a first point of HR enquiries and supporting projects and initiatives as required.

This role will be based in Houston, Texas, but supports both our Canada and Puerto Rico business operations for Mace.

• Financial Reporting and Compliance
  • Month‑end financial reporting for multiple countries
  • Preparing financial statements, summaries, cost‑benefit analyses, and management reports
  • Implementing financial and accounting best practices to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Managing end‑to‑end audit processes and acting as the primary contact for external auditors
  • Maintaining accurate filing and record‑keeping systems for all financial statements and company documents
• Planning and Analysis
  • Managing budgeting and forecasting across multiple countries
  • Summarizing budget trends, analyzing deficiencies, and reporting variances to executives
  • Analyzing revenue, expenses, cash flows, and balance sheets to optimize profitability and transparency
  • Reporting to senior management concerning any trends critical to financial performance
• Operational Finance
  • Preparing and posting monthly accruals, prepayments, and similar accounting entries
  • Managing working capital and producing cash flow forecasts
    
    Reviewing and processing payments to clients, vendors, and business partners
  • Posting and reconciling payroll; running revaluations and reconciling forex differences
  • Liaising with Project Managers on missing invoices and revenue forecasts; following up on overdue debt
  • Coordinating with legal representatives for signatures and local compliance requirements
• Leadership and Team Development
  • Hiring, onboarding, training, supervising, coaching, and assessing finance team members
  • Providing performance feedback and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Cost Control and Governance
  • Managing and controlling overhead spend against budget
  • Ensuring robust internal controls and adherence to audit requirements
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Presenting monthly and quarterly financial analysis and findings to senior leaders
  • Partnering with leadership to drive strategic initiatives

• CPA designation preferred
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of Power BI for data visualization and reporting (a must)
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems – Oracle experience highly desirable
• Expertise in IFRS and GAAP compliance
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.