Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Location : Hybrid (2 days per week in office)

Are you a qualified finance professional with a strong background in financial planning and analysis? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment where you can make a tangible impact? We're looking for a Finance Business Partner to join a high-performing finance team supporting a large-scale Capital Programme.

In this role, you'll work closely with project teams, finance colleagues, and senior stakeholders to provide accurate, timely, and insightful financial information. You'll help shape strategic plans, improve controls, and contribute to key regulatory and business performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities :

Collaborate with operational and capital delivery teams to prepare financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and regulatory reports.

Ensure strong financial controls are in place, including accurate cost allocations and fixed asset processing.

Oversee monthly processes such as job completion, work breakdown structures, and budget allowance tracking.

Produce regulatory submissions, including Price Review (PR) and Annual Performance Reports (APR).

Manage financial systems and documentation to meet internal and external reporting requirements.

Deliver timely and accurate management accounts, including variance analysis and reporting to senior finance leadership.

Review and challenge business budgets and committed expenditure.

Support month-end routines including accruals, job creation, and reallocation of costs.

Assist with external audits, particularly in relation to capitalised costs and fixed asset integrity.

Provide ad-hoc reporting and continuous improvement support to the finance team and wider business.

About You :

ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).

Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience in a similar role.

Audit background

Proven commercial acumen and ability to align financial strategy with business objectives.

Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.

Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with large data sets.

Able to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and complex environment.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

High attention to detail, self-motivated, and solutions-focused.

What's in it for You :

Competitive salary and benefits package

33 days annual leave (including public holidays), with the option to purchase additional leave

Enhanced pension contributions (up to 11%)

Support for further professional development and qualifications

Family-friendly policies and employee wellbeing support

Discounts on retail, fitness, travel, and more

Cycle to work and car leasing schemes

Health cashback plan and access to virtual GP services

Join a supportive and progressive finance team where your skills will make a real impact on the success of a major infrastructure programme