Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner - Transport & Infrastructure - (experience in this service area not essential)
Salary: £47,000 - £52,500 + market supplementLocation: East Midlands (Hybrid Working)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified finance professional to join a growing public sector organisation delivering major transport, infrastructure and economic development programmes across the region.Working closely with senior leaders and budget holders, you will provide high-quality financial support, challenge and insight to help shape strategic decision-making and ensure effective use of public funds.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders across transport and infrastructure portfolios.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and medium-term financial planning processes.
• Deliver robust financial reporting, analysis and performance monitoring.
• Support the development of business cases, investment proposals and funding submissions.
• Provide financial modelling and appraisal for capital projects and programmes.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, recommending appropriate actions.
• Promote strong governance, financial control and value-for-money principles.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes and reporting.

About You

• CCAB/CIMA qualified accountant (or equivalent).
• Proven Finance Business Partnering experience within a complex organisation.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial planning expertise.
• Experience supporting capital programmes, large-scale projects or infrastructure investment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence, challenge and support senior decision-makers.
• Public sector or local government experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to support high-profile transport and infrastructure investment programmes.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A chance to contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on local communities and economic growth.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

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