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