Job Description
* Senior Finance Business Partner
* £70,000-£80,000 plus bonus
* Colchester
* Hybrid working
This is a high-impact role, partnering closely with operational leaders to drive financial performance, influence key decisions, and ensure robust commercial governance across a large-scale, multi-service contract.
The Role
As a trusted business partner, you will:
* Collaborate with Operational Leads to manage the financial and commercial performance of contracts, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
* Provide strategic financial insight and analysis to support decision-making and improve contract performance.
* Support commercial discussions and negotiations with NHS Trusts and Project Co stakeholders.
* Ensure accurate billing in line with contractual mechanisms and oversee all contract variations.
* Lead the production of monthly accounts, ensuring accurate reporting across WIP, lifecycle, variations, and project activity.
* Drive robust budgeting and forecasting processes, identifying risks and opportunities and supporting action plans.
* Improve cash flow through effective debt management and process optimisation.
* Produce high-quality management information to support operational and strategic decisions.
* Play an active role in client meetings, representing the finance function with credibility.
* Lead and develop a site-based finance team, fostering engagement and high performance.
About You
* Qualified accountant/QBE or Part Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
* Strong commercial finance experience
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate as a true business partner.
* Experience managing complex contracts, including billing mechanisms and variations.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insight.
* Experience leading or mentoring teams.
* Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.