Finance Business Partner

Mitie; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP services

Salary Finance scheme

Choices lifestyle benefits

Up to 5 extra holidays per year

Critical illness insurance

MiDeals discounts

Cycle-to-work

Life cover 4x salary

Enhanced pension contributions

Save-as-you-earn scheme

Mitie Matching Share Plan

Mitie Stars recognition

Cash prizes up to £10,000

Job summary

Mitie is seeking a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to provide financial insight, analysis and strategic support across contract operations in the UK. You will partner with Contract Managers, operational leaders and clients to drive performance, profitability and compliance with governance requirements.

The role translates financial information into actionable insights, supports budgeting and forecasting activities, and shapes decisions that align with contractual objectives and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, or similar commercially focused finance role.
• Experience within Facilities Management or other contract-based service environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful business insights.
• Advanced financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling skills.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles, financial controls, and performance reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at all levels.
• Proficiency in financial and reporting systems, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively across operational, commercial, and finance functions.
• Sound knowledge of relevant financial regulations, governance requirements, and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to Contract Managers and operational leaders, providing financial insight, challenge, and support to drive business performance.
• Prepare and present timely, accurate financial reports, translating financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
• Monitor and maintain the financial health of the contract, ensuring revenue, costs, profitability, and cash flow are effectively managed.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and business plans, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions where required.
• Deliver robust monthly forecasting and support the development and management of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Provide detailed analysis of costs, pricing, productivity, and operational performance to support commercial decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Identify and deliver opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and value creation across the contract.
• Ensure supplier payments are managed in accordance with contractual obligations, company policies, and prompt payment requirements.
• Develop financial models, trends, and projections to support strategic planning and long-term business objectives.
• Support internal and external audit requirements, ensuring strong financial controls, governance, and compliance are maintained.
• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including Operational Managers, Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement teams, Project Managers, clients, and suppliers.
• Challenge and influence stakeholders to drive financial accountability, operational excellence, and the achievement of contractual and organisational objectives.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes, controls, reporting, and overall business performance.

Skills

Finance Partner experience

Contract/FM environment

Stakeholder management

Excel advanced

Forecasting & budgeting

Financial reporting

Regulatory & governance knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication & presentation

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent (desirable)

Job description

Job Description

• We are seeking a commercially focused and proactive Finance Business Partner to provide financial insight, analysis, and strategic support across contract operations. The role is responsible for analysing financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and delivering accurate reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Working closely with Contract Managers, operational leaders, and clients, you will act as a trusted business partner, providing financial guidance and challenge to drive performance, improve profitability, and ensure compliance with company policies and governance requirements.
• This is a highly visible role that combines financial expertise with strong stakeholder management skills. You will be responsible for translating financial information into meaningful business insights, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, and influencing operational and strategic decisions.
• Key aspects of the role include monitoring financial performance, identifying areas for improvement, evaluating investment opportunities, and developing recommendations that support the achievement of contractual objectives and wider organisational goals.
• Through effective business partnering, you will help ensure robust financial control, continuous improvement, and sustainable value creation for both the organisation and its clients.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to Contract Managers and operational leaders, providing financial insight, challenge, and support to drive business performance.
• Prepare and present timely, accurate financial reports, translating financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders.
• Monitor and maintain the financial health of the contract, ensuring revenue, costs, profitability, and cash flow are effectively managed.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and business plans, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions where required.
• Deliver robust monthly forecasting and support the development and management of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Provide detailed analysis of costs, pricing, productivity, and operational performance to support commercial decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Identify and deliver opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and value creation across the contract.
• Ensure supplier payments are managed in accordance with contractual obligations, company policies, and prompt payment requirements.
• Develop financial models, trends, and projections to support strategic planning and long‑term business objectives.
• Support internal and external audit requirements, ensuring strong financial controls, governance, and compliance are maintained.
• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including Operational Managers, Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Procurement teams, Project Managers, clients, and suppliers.
• Challenge and influence stakeholders to drive financial accountability, operational excellence, and the achievement of contractual and organisational objectives.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes, controls, reporting, and overall business performance.

Requirements and Skills

Essential

• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, or similar commercially focused finance role.
• Experience within Facilities Management or other contract-based service environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful business insights.
• Advanced financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling skills.
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles, financial controls, and performance reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision‑making at all levels.
• Proficiency in financial and reporting systems, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively across operational, commercial, and finance functions.
• Sound knowledge of relevant financial regulations, governance requirements, and accounting standards.

Desirable

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent), or part‑qualified with significant relevant experience.
• Experience supporting large‑scale contracts, projects, or programmes.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP and business intelligence/reporting tools.
• Experience of working in a client‑facing environment and presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.

• Our market‑leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
• We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home.
• We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee.
• Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
• When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices.
• You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year.
• You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost.
• There are many choices!
• We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform.
• And we have a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Life cover of up to four times your salary is available.
• We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
• We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work.
• There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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