Commercial Business Partner

Amplius

Peterborough

Hybrid

GBP 48,000 - 65,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

State of the art IT equipment

Volunteer days

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Generous Annual Leave

Career Development

Job summary

Amplius is seeking a Commercial Business Partner in Peterborough to provide commercial and financial assurance across retrofit, decarbonisation and major works programmes. You will work with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to support informed decisions and robust financial control.

The role requires experience in contract payments, budgeting and reporting, with strong Excel skills and proactive governance.

Qualifications

Degree in Finance or related field or equivalent experience.
Experience in quantity surveying or contractor commercial role, reviewing valuations and payment applications.
Experience managing budgets and producing financial reports.
Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder influence.
Advanced Excel skills and solid accounting knowledge.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Proactive, resilient and committed to value for money.

Responsibilities

Provide commercial and financial support across retrofit, decarbonisation and major works programmes.
Review and verify contractor payment applications, valuing completed works per contracts.
Monitor budgets, forecasts and programme expenditure; identify risks and opportunities.
Produce commercial and financial reports for boards and managers.
Support grant claims, funding drawdowns and expenditure reporting with robust audit trails.
Collaborate with Finance, Sustainability, Assets, Procurement and contractors to provide commercial advice.
Contribute to business cases, investment planning and continuous improvement to strengthen governance and value for money.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder influence

Excel skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Finance, Accounting, Business, Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Salary £56,650 per year

Location Hybrid - Peterborough (with regular travel)

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 12 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

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: 23 August

Interviews in Peterborough: 2 September

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.

The Benefits