Senior Finance Business Partner (BBBH5009) Hertfordshire, England
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Salary: GBP73000 – GBP75000 per annum + car, bonus
Location: South Hertfordshire (Hybrid: 2 days in office)
Working Pattern: Flexible, with occasional national travel to UK sites
Salary: £70-75,000 + car + bonus
Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing operational decisions, and improving project performance?
A leading infrastructure and corporate services organisation is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to support a high-profile portfolio of long-term service contracts across multiple UK sites.
This is a visible, strategic role offering direct exposure to operational and commercial leadership, where you will play a key role in forecasting, financial governance, profitability improvement, and business decision support.
What You Will Do
- Strategic Business Partnering: Collaborate directly with regional operations and commercial directors to provide actionable financial insights that shape operational decisions.
- Financial Oversight & Governance: Lead the end-to-end preparation of monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and quarterly forecasting cycles.
- Performance Driver: Monitor contract KPIs, cash flow, and cost development, working side-by-side with delivery teams to optimise project profitability.
- Leadership & Team Growth: Directly manage and mentor a Management Accountant, guiding their development while overseeing the broader financial control environment.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion an innovation mindset by identifying, refining, and implementing better financial processes and reporting tools.
- Audit & Compliance: Manage interim and year-end external audit processes and uphold top-tier accounting governance.
What We Are Looking For
- Qualified Professional: You hold a full ACCA or CIMA qualification.
- Proven Track Record: At least 5 years of robust management and financial accounting experience, ideally operating within complex project, contract, or multi-site environments.
- Experience managing long-term projects ideally within construction or facilities management.
- Commercial Acumen: Exceptional ability to scrutinise data, challenge assumptions, and articulate financial risks and opportunities to non-finance stakeholders.
- Collaborative Spirit: A natural communicator who builds strong relationships across operations, central finance, and external partners.
- Technical Savvy: Advanced data analysis and financial modelling skills. Experience with modern enterprise cloud ERP systems is a distinct advantage.
- Industry Edge (Desirable): Prior experience navigating long-term corporate service contracts, facilities management, or complex commercial frameworks is highly preferred.
The Benefits & Culture
Our client is a highly respected, inclusive industry leader known for its commitment to sustainability, professional development, and internal career progression. They offer a collaborative culture built on open communication, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, flexible hybrid working parameters, and a structured pathway to senior finance leadership.
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