Finance Business Partner
Employer Location England, Wiltshire, Chippenham Salary - per annum + £55000 - 60000 Closing date 26 Aug 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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About the job
Hays Senior Finance are partnering with a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. They deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £80 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales.
My client offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.
The Role
We are seeking a commercially astute Finance Business Partner to support strategic decision-making within one of our key business divisions. This role acts as the bridge between finance and operations, providing financial insights and ensuring robust forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. It requires both hands-on technical expertise and strong communication skills to guide non-finance stakeholders and senior leaders.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Supporting strategic decisions with financial modelling and impact analysis
2. Producing timely, accurate monthly management accounts
3. Partnering with business units on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
4. Performing variance analysis and identifying risks/opportunities
5. Leading financial scenario analysis to support business cases
6. Managing cashflow forecasts and reconciliations
7. Posting journals, accruals, and intercompany transactions
8. Collaborating with the wider finance team on reporting and cost control
9. Driving improvements in tools, processes, and systems
10. Participate in finance related projects
Who you are
You are a qualified finance professional with a strong track record in business partnering. You thrive in a collaborative environment and can translate complex financial data into actionable insights. You have the confidence to challenge assumptions and influence stakeholders, and you're always looking for ways to improve processes and add value.
Experience
11. ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
12. Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
13. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
14. Advanced Excel skills
15. Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
16. Commercial acumen and analytical mindset
17. Treasury and cashflow management knowledge (desirable)
Benefits
18. Salary depending on experience
19. On-site parking
20. Pension
21. Holiday buy and sell scheme
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.