Finance Business Partner

McCarthy Stone; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retirement community development seeks a qualified accountant in Bournemouth. The role involves delivering insightful analysis, building relationships with leadership, and driving strategic decisions. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial modeling and the construction industry, along with strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary + discretionary annual bonus scheme

Company Car/Car Allowance

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Paid professional subscriptions

24 days holiday (rising to 28) plus Bank Holidays

Hybrid working - 3 days in Head Office

Health benefits such as Private Healthcare

Family-friendly policies

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial modeling and commercial analysis.
• Experience in the construction industry is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills to explain complex finance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and support evaluation of commercial opportunities.
• Provide proactive, high-quality analysis for informed investment decisions.
• Design and implement finance initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Commercial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW or equivalent)

Job description

The Vacancy

About You

Are you a qualified accountant with exceptional commercial acumen and a proven ability to deliver meaningful impact? Do you thrive on delivering insights that shape strategic decisions and drive business success?

The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction industry and a track record of translating analysis into actionable outcomes, combining strategic insight with practical expertise. You will partner with leadership teams, building trusted relationships and providing high-quality decision-making support to drive business success.

Your ability to deliver insightful analysis will enable smarter decisions on capital investments, workflow delivery, and business performance. As a natural problem solver, you will monitor KPIs, identify variances, and propose innovative solutions for continuous improvement.

You will shape the big picture by leveraging expert financial modelling to influence both daily operations and long-term strategy. Your knack for innovation and optimisation will streamline processes, automate reports, and ensure timely delivery of accurate performance insights.

This is a dynamic opportunity for a forward-thinking professional who excels at driving performance, shaping strategy, and delivering tangible business impact.

We will give you:

• Competitive salary + discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Company Car/Car Allowance (occasional travel required)
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Paid professional subscriptions

Lifestyle/Health & Wellbeing:

• 24 days holiday (rising to 28) plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working - 3 days in our Head Office in Bournemouth
• 2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation)
• Health benefits such as Private Healthcare (Employee Only), Remote GP, 24/7 EAP services (including counselors and legal advisors), and eyecare vouchers
• Colleagues Benefit Booklet with store offers, discounts, and promotions
• Family-friendly policies
• Excellent development opportunities

Your Impact:

• Strategic Partnering: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and support evaluation and modeling of commercial opportunities.
• Insightful Decision-Making: Provide proactive, high-quality analysis to support informed investment decisions considering business-wide implications.
• Expert Guidance: Offer advice, coaching, and analytical support to leaders, ensuring decisions are strategic and data-driven.
• Innovative Initiatives: Design and implement finance initiatives aligned with business objectives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Performance Optimisation: Evaluate outcomes against strategic goals, refine processes, and deliver actionable insights to maximize ROI.
• Streamlined Reporting: Develop automated reports, improve reporting standards, and ensure timely, accurate financial insights.

Your Attributes

You will have:

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent)
• A proven track record in financial modeling and commercial analysis
• Strong interpersonal skills to explain complex finance concepts to non-finance stakeholders
• A keen eye for detail, with advanced analytical and presentation skills
• Experience in the construction industry is highly desirable

At McCarthy Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

All applications will be reviewed promptly, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

About Us

As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high-quality homes to exacting standards. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 residents.

We champion the wellbeing and happiness of older people, helping our customers enjoy a better later life by feeling connected, recognized, and valued. In late 2020, we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes aiding older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 and to be listed on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!