Finance Business Partner

KBS Maritime Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime services provider is seeking a Finance Business Partner for their operations at HM Naval Base Portsmouth. The role involves overseeing finance functions, leading month-end processes, and engaging with operational leaders to ensure financial clarity. Candidates should have strong management accounting experience, preferably in the defence or construction sectors, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Access to internal benefits and discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Group income protection

Flexible parental benefits

Internal employee assistance network

Continued professional career development

Kudos reward opportunities

Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services

50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in management accounting within complex organisations.
• Experience in defence or construction services sectors preferred.
• High level of IT literacy, especially with Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience supporting statutory reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Core Finance function and drive performance across operations.
• Lead month-end close, balance sheet governance, and P&L analysis.
• Forecasting and budgeting to ensure financial clarity.
• Engage with operational leaders to influence outcomes.

Skills

Management accounting

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP Business One

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Finance Business Partner

Location: Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)

Service Area: Finance

Hours of Work: 37 Per week

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Core Finance function and drive performance across operations
• Lead month-end close, balance sheet governance, and P&L analysis, delivering clear, actionable insights that shape decision-making
• Forecasting and budgeting to ensure financial clarity and control across Service Delivery, Technical Advisory Services, and Overheads teams
• Engage in close business partnering with operational leaders and cost centre managers to influence outcomes, challenge assumptions, and support strategic initiatives
• Support delivery of financial clarity and control to keep maritime operations running smoothly

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in management accounting within complex organisations
• Experience in defence or construction services sectors preferred
• Experience preparing and managing detailed financial transactions and communicating results clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• High level of IT literacy, especially with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Familiarity with SAP Business One or other advanced ERP systems advantageous
• Experience supporting statutory reporting processes and preparation of audit-ready information

About you

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with stakeholders across the organisation. Analytical mindset with the ability to distill complex financial information into clear, actionable insights to support confident decision-making. Comfortable in a strong control environment, highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in driving performance. Collaborative, willing to challenge established practices to achieve smarter outcomes.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
• Internal employee assistance network
• Continued professional career development
• Kudos reward opportunities
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
• 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Application process

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of 17th November with interviews scheduled to commence week commencing 24th November. For all queries, please contact the Recruitment Team in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

About Us

At KBS Maritime, we are a dynamic joint venture between BAE Systems and KBR. We provide Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty\'s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP). With a significant presence at the Royal Navy, we offer opportunities to work on projects that impact safety, security, and sustainability of the UK\'s National Defence and Security. We value our people and support a culture that empowers team members to succeed.