Finance Business Partner

Your new companyYou'll be joining a leading UK construction company, recognised nationally for its scale, reputation and purpose-driven mission. The organisation is modern, progressive and currently investing significantly in technology, data and digital transformation. With a strong public purpose, raising standards, protecting customers and driving quality, you'll be joining a values-led team with a clear strategic vision for the future.Your new roleWe're recruiting a Finance Business Partner to join the Financial Planning & Analysis team. This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you will partner directly with Heads of Department, providing challenge, insight and financial guidance to support strategic and operational decision-making. You will lead key activities across budgeting, forecasting and management reporting while supporting improvements to finance systems, online budgeting tools and business self-service dashboards.What you'll need to succeed

• Act as the primary Finance contact for assigned business areas, building trusted stakeholder relationships
• Produce accurate, timely management reporting with clear narrative and actionable insight
• Support annual business planning, budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Develop and roll out online budgets and five-year rolling forecasts using Jedox
• Enhance finance self-service reporting and dashboards
• Support senior leadership with Board and committee reporting
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide support during year-end, external audit and accounting policy development

What you'll get in return

• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or FP&A role
• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) or qualified by experience
• Strong Excel skills and experience with BI tools such as Jedox, Hyperion or Cognos
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Proactive, analytical and comfortable managing ad-hoc projects
• Experience within a similarly sized or complex organisation is beneficial

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