Business Partner

Amplius; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague benefits

Job summary

Amplius is seeking a Commercial Business Partner to provide commercial and financial assurance across retrofit, decarbonisation and major works programmes. You will review contractor payments, monitor budgets and produce reports to support governance.

This hybrid role requires travel to Milton Keynes, Rushden, Boston and Peterborough. The role involves collaborating with Finance, Sustainability and Procurement to drive value for money and improved decision-making.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or contractor-side role.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting and producing financial reports.
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder influencing ability.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial analysis knowledge.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive, resilient and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and financial support across retrofit, decarbonisation and major works programmes.
• Review and verify contractor payment applications and evidenced works.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and programme expenditure for risks and opportunities.
• Produce commercial and financial reports for boards and senior managers.
• Support grant claims, funding drawdowns and reporting with robust audit trails.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sustainability, Assets, Procurement and contractors for commercial advice.
• Contribute to business cases and investment planning to strengthen governance.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Business partnering

Excel proficiency

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business/Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Do you have commercial finance experience and a passion for delivering value?

Join Amplius as a Commercial Business Partner, providing commercial and financial assurance across our retrofit, decarbonisation and major works programmes. Working closely with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders, you’ll support informed decisions, effective financial control and successful programme delivery.

Salary: £56,650 per year

Contract: Permanent, full time

Your week: 36.25 hours - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Location: Hybrid, with regular weekly attendance at our Peterborough office. Travel to our Milton Keynes, Rushden and Boston offices, contractor sites and other locations across our operating region will be required as needed.

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Snapshot of your role

• Provide commercial and financial support across retrofit, decarbonisation and major works programmes.
• Review and verify contractor payment applications, ensuring completed works are accurately evidenced, valued and compliant with contracts.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and programme expenditure, identifying financial risks and opportunities.
• Produce commercial and financial reports to support programme boards, senior managers and operational teams.
• Support grant claims, funding drawdowns and expenditure reporting, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and maintaining robust audit trails.
• Work closely with Finance, Sustainability, Assets, Procurement, contractors and other stakeholders to provide commercial advice and improve decision-making.
• Contribute to business cases, investment planning, programme controls and continuous improvements that strengthen financial governance and value for money.

What you’ll need to thrive in this role

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or contractor-side commercial role, including reviewing valuations, variations, payment applications and contract performance.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting and producing financial reports.
• Strong commercial awareness, excellent business partnering skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills, with strong financial analysis and accounting knowledge.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and maintain high standards of accuracy.
• A proactive, resilient and professional approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering value for money.

Important – Ability to travel reliably as and when required, and right to work in the UK are essential requirements. We do not provide sponsorship.

Closing: 7th September 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

If you have any questions, please contact the Amplius Talent Team and we’ll be happy to assist you.

The Company

Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 40,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We’re a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people’s lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference.