About Venture
At Venture, we provide cutting-edge engineering skills and expertise to clients worldwide, turning ambitious concepts into reality. Whether it’s fabricating precision components for various motorsport programs or designing and manufacturing prototype parts for a green energy storage system, our team thrives on delivering high-performance engineering solutions.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our team.
About the Role
The Finance Business Partner will collaborate with the Finance Manager, to improve financial reporting, understanding and insight into business performance. The role will take ownership of specific reporting areas, partnering closely with the Project Planning Manager and Operational support, to help strengthen financial control, forecasting, and understanding of project performance, within a fast-growing SME environment.
This new role is required to support our sustained and continued growth and would be an exciting opportunity for someone who is part or fully qualified and would like to grow with the role.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering & Projects:
* Business partner with Project Managers, to improve understanding of individual project performance, including cost, margin, and WIP
* Raise sales invoices relating to key projects, ensuring accuracy and timely billing
* Develop partnerships to improve financial literacy across the business
* Proactively analyse data to help drive the business forwards
* Own the revenue recognition for long term projects
Budgeting & Forecasting:
* Lead the production of the annual budget and mid-year forecasts
* Collaborate with business leaders on understanding variances and opportunities to improve financial performance, year on year
Performance Monitoring:
* Identify key performance indicators (KPI’s) and track performance against agreed targets.
* Analyse business trends on a consistent basis to understand and influence performance
* Drive financial reviews of projects to identify successes, and lessons to be learnt for future projects
General:
* Undertake ad-hoc tasks to support wider business needs and finance team priorities
Qualifications, Skills & Personal Attributes
Qualifications & Experience:
* Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent practical experience
* Strong understanding of management reporting, accruals, and prepayments
* Experience working in an SME or project-based environment, especially Engineering and/ or Motorsport, is advantageous
Skills & Competencies:
* Advanced Excel skills, with confidence handling large datasets and building models
* Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to challenge and ask questions
* Ability to communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
* Flexible and adaptable, comfortable with evolving requirements typical of a growing SME
Benefits
* Competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus
* Comprehensive private health and dental benefits package
* Flexible working/ 4-day week
* Generous holiday allowance & Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Salary Sacrifice EV Car & Bike Scheme plus on-site free EV charging
* Opportunities for professional development and growth
* Collaborative and innovative work environment
* Social events and clubs/ sport
How to Apply
If you’re interested in applying for this role, please send us your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you believe you are a strong fit.
Please ensure your cover letter clearly addresses your relevant skills and experience, along with your preferred working pattern/ schedule, as Full Time and Part Time applications will be considered.
The closing date for applications is 30th April 2026, however Venture Engineering Ltd reserves the right to close the application process at any time should sufficient applications be received.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
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Venture Engineering Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.