Finance Business Partner
Posted a day ago
- St Ives, Cambridgeshire
- Permanent
- £50,000 to £55,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In a month
Key Responsibilities
Finance Business Partnering
* Lead the preparation of annual budgets and reforecasts in collaboration with divisional MDs and commercial teams
* Partner with project teams throughout the lifecycle to assess budgets, produce cashflows, monitor performance, and deliver post-project reviews
* Contribute to UK-wide cashflow forecasting, highlighting working capital milestones (e.g., invoicing schedules on major projects)
* Deliver timely financial analysis and performance reporting to senior leadership
* Support monthly and quarterly financial statement preparation
* Promote financial best practices and compliance across departments
* Conduct capital expenditure reviews and analysis
* Finance Delivery & Controls
* Assist the Senior Finance Business Partner in developing and implementing international accounting policies
* Maintain accurate financial records; ensure compliance with risk and regulatory requirements
* Apply knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS standards in reporting
* Support external audit processes to ensure timely completion
* Liaise with tax advisers regarding VAT, Corporation Tax, IR35, and other legislation
* Help implement and monitor internal reporting policies and key controls
* Process Improvement & Support
* Ensure transactional finance complies with legal and internal requirements
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations
* Undertake other duties as directed by the Senior Finance Business Partner
Knowledge & Experience
* Strong understanding of accounting principles, UK GAAP, and IFRS
* Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
* Prior exposure to project-based financial oversight (e.g., construction, engineering, infrastructure)
* Experience supporting audits and ensuring regulatory compliance
* Familiarity with capital expenditure reviews and reporting metrics
* Experience liaising with external tax advisers
Skills & Competencies
* Excellent analytical and commercial insight
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
* Confident using Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
* Skilled in accounting/ERP software; experience with Navision or BuildSmart is a plus
* Full UK Driving Licence required
Qualifications
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance business partnering or similar role
Finance Business Partnering
* Lead the preparation of annual budgets and reforecasts in collaboration with divisional MDs and commercial teams
* Partner with project teams throughout the lifecycle to assess budgets, produce cashflows, monitor performance, and deliver post-project reviews
* Contribute to UK-wide cashflow forecasting, highlighting working capital milestones (e.g., invoicing schedules on major projects)
* Deliver timely financial analysis and performance reporting to senior leadership
* Support monthly and quarterly financial statement preparation
* Promote financial best practices and compliance across departments
* Conduct capital expenditure reviews and analysis
* Finance Delivery & Controls
* Assist the Senior Finance Business Partner in developing and implementing international accounting policies
* Maintain accurate financial records; ensure compliance with risk and regulatory requirements
* Apply knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS standards in reporting
* Support external audit processes to ensure timely completion
* Liaise with tax advisers regarding VAT, Corporation Tax, IR35, and other legislation
* Help implement and monitor internal reporting policies and key controls
* Process Improvement & Support
* Ensure transactional finance complies with legal and internal requirements
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations
* Undertake other duties as directed by the Senior Finance Business Partner
Knowledge & Experience
* Strong understanding of accounting principles, UK GAAP, and IFRS
* Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
* Prior exposure to project-based financial oversight (e.g., construction, engineering, infrastructure)
* Experience supporting audits and ensuring regulatory compliance
* Familiarity with capital expenditure reviews and reporting metrics
* Experience liaising with external tax advisers
Skills & Competencies
* Excellent analytical and commercial insight
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
* Confident using Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
* Skilled in accounting/ERP software; experience with Navision or BuildSmart is a plus
* Full UK Driving Licence required
Qualifications
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance business partnering or similar role