Finance Business Partner

Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a well-established organisation operating within a fast-paced, project-led environment.
Your new role
This role is key to supporting financial performance across multiple contracts, working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial insight, ensuring robust financial controls, and contributing to business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities

• Management Accounting & Business Partnering
• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts within tight reporting deadlines
• Post journals, accruals, and prepayments, ensuring accuracy across cost centres and codes
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
• Deliver performance reporting, including variance analysis against budgets and forecasts
• Partner with operational teams to review contract performance and identify improvements
• Monitor project/job performance, ensuring accurate cost allocation and profitability reporting
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes

• Prepare group reporting submissions and support consolidated reporting processes
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and reporting
• Submit VAT returns in line with regulatory deadlines
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures and controls

• Maintain supplier records and ensure proper onboarding processes
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and expense claims
• Manage weekly payment runs and bank postings

• Support effective use of finance systems and drive process improvements
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to enhance reporting and efficiency

• AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport (site-based role)

• Studying towards a professional qualification (e.g. CIMA/ACCA)
• Experience in project or contract accounting
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. Business Central/Navision)
• Exposure to payroll processes and tax compliance