Assistant Finance Business Partner x 2

Government Property Agency; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking innovative and solutions-focused individuals to join their dynamic Workplace Projects team. This role involves supporting project managers by monitoring project progress and providing crucial management information for accurate budget forecasting. The ideal candidate will possess strong management accounting skills and a solid understanding of project accounting fundamentals. You will have the opportunity to influence and make a meaningful impact in a role that fosters inclusivity and sustainability while contributing to the future direction of the organization. If you are ready to shape the future and drive economic growth, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or finalist-level candidates required; full qualification desirable.
• Strong month-end management accounting experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Producing management accounts for relevant budget holders.
• Partnering with programme managers to ensure accurate expenditure assessment.
• Facilitating forecasting and reporting activities using analytical skills.

Skills

Management Accounting

Project Accounting

Facilities Management

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

CCAB or equivalent qualification

Job description

The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 50% of the government's office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.

About Us

Representing the best covenant in the UK - His Majesty's Government - we are leading ground-breaking programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme, and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern and cost-effective real estate service solutions.

Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged, and we're dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and civil servants who use our spaces.

Join Our Team

Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.

Job Overview

We are recruiting for two positions within the Workplace Projects department, supporting project managers by monitoring project progress and providing management information to enable accurate forecasting against budgets. These roles sit within the LCR (Lifecycle Replacement) and CRP (Client Requested Projects) teams.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Finance Business Partner(s):

1. Producing management accounts for relevant budget holders and contributing to GPA's client budget process.
2. Partnering with programme managers and external partners to ensure expenditure is accurately assessed and project integrity is maintained.
3. Completing regular reconciliations and sampling of project accounts, including timely project closure assessments.
4. Advising on the financial treatment of project costs, ensuring correct assessment for capitalisation and appropriate treatment of costs as RDEL or capital expenditure.
5. Attending monthly stakeholder meetings to support project management, supply chain, and client relationships.
6. Supporting client discussions to ensure recovery of billed amounts, minimizing and controlling accrued income.
7. Building internal networks with finance teams to ensure smooth data and knowledge transfer, contributing to the wider finance team.
8. Preparing balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals and prepayments.
9. Taking ownership of key financial processes, including journal processing and supporting audits.
10. Facilitating forecasting and reporting activities, using analytical skills to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Key Skills & Experience

• CCAB or equivalent part-qualified or finalist-level candidates required; full qualification desirable.
• Experience in facilities management or estates-related roles (e.g., property management, construction projects) is preferable, but candidates from other backgrounds will be considered.
• Understanding of project accounting fundamentals is essential; experience with subcontractors or procurement in facilities management is advantageous.
• Strong month-end management accounting experience is required.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with stakeholders from varied backgrounds.