Finance Business Partner

Sharp Consultancy; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning construction business is seeking a Finance Business Partner to enhance project performance and support strategic decision-making. This pivotal role involves partnering with senior stakeholders and delivering high-quality financial analysis while upholding robust governance. Ideal candidates will hold a recognized accountancy qualification and have experience within project-led industries, alongside strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in a finance business partnering role—ideally within engineering or construction.
• Strong commercial acumen with focus on adding value.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project managers to analyze performance and improve profitability.
• Lead budgeting and long-term planning processes.
• Deliver monthly management accounts and variance analysis.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Data-led insight

Financial governance

Excellent communication

Excel skills

Proactive mindset

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We’re excited to be supporting a multi-award-winning Construction business in the search for a Finance Business Partner to join their growing team in Wakefield. This is a pivotal role working alongside operational and commercial leaders to deliver high-quality financial analysis, support strategic decision-making, and enhance project performance. You’ll be a visible, valued voice in the business—helping to translate numbers into meaningful action.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with project managers and senior stakeholders to analyse performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability

• Lead the budgeting and long-term planning processes across key business units

• Produce clear, data-led insight to support strategic planning and operational decisions

• Deliver monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis

• Monitor and advise on financial risks and opportunities at a project level

• Provide financial support on bids, tenders, and new commercial initiatives

• Assist with divisional FP&A activities and performance reviews

• Drive continuous improvement in reporting tools, financial processes, and efficiency

• Ensure strong financial governance, controls, and compliance standards are upheld

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the below qualifications/experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

• Experience in a finance business partnering role—ideally within engineering, construction, utilities, or another project-led industry

• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on adding value

• Knowledge of Cost Value Reconciliations or CVRs would be advantageous.

• Excellent communicator with the confidence to challenge, influence, and build strong cross-functional relationships

• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus

• Proactive, hands-on mindset with a drive for continuous improvement

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.