Finance Business Partner

Story Contracting; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in England is looking for a proactive Finance Business Partner to support the delivery of critical projects. You will play a key role in financial reporting, budgeting, and providing strategic insights to senior management. The ideal candidate will be CIMA or ACCA qualified, with strong financial analysis skills and advanced Excel capabilities. Join a company that offers competitive salary, health benefits, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health cash plan

Training and career development

Qualifications

• CIMA or ACCA qualified or equivalent QBE.
• Strong knowledge of financial standards and requirements.
• Excellent relationship management skills at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly regional accounts and review journals.
• Prepare management account packs with insights.
• Support annual budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Relationship management

Advanced Excel

Accounting software

Financial standards

Education

CIMA / ACCA qualified or equivalent QBE

Job description

Overview

Join our award-winning Eastern team and play a vital role in supporting the delivery of Energy, Rail, and Water projects.

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our Story team in the Eastern Region.

This is a key role working closely with the Eastern Management Team (EMT) and supporting the Regional Managing Director and Commercial team to deliver accurate financial reporting and drive strategic decision-making.

You’ll be a trusted advisor, providing insight and challenge to ensure budgets are achieved and divisional accounts are represented accurately.

What You’ll Do

• Produce monthly regional accounts and review journals
• Prepare and distribute management account packs with meaningful insights
• Reconcile balance sheet data and ensure accuracy of salary and cost allocations
• Support annual budgets and forecasts aligned to future strategies
• Provide timely and accurate data for statutory requirements, client audits, and year-end processes
• Actively contribute to regional EMT discussions and lead finance-related projects to improve cost efficiency
• Continuously develop processes and controls to ensure they are fit for purpose

What We’re Looking For

• CIMA / ACCA qualified or equivalent QBE
• Strong knowledge of financial standards and requirements
• Advanced Excel and experience with accounting software
• Excellent relationship management and influencing skills at senior level
• Ability to challenge positively and manage competing priorities
• Proven experience in financial analysis and reporting within a complex organisation

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, pension, plus car / car allowance
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support
• Training and career development opportunities
• Two paid volunteering days each year