Finance Business Partner

Bimplus; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Bimplus, a growing construction contractor in the North West, is seeking a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join the finance team in Runcorn. You will produce timely monthly management accounts, board reports, and cash flow forecasts to support strategic decisions.

Collaborating with operational teams and senior leadership, you will provide financial insight for commercial decisions, oversee month-end processes, and drive continuous improvement across reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• CIMA or ACA qualification (or working towards).
• Experience in Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, Management Accountant, or related roles.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent analytical and data-interpretation skills with business insight.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely monthly management accounts and board reports.
• Prepare order book reporting, cash flow forecasts, and financial performance analysis.
• Partner with operational teams and senior leadership to provide financial insight for commercial decisions.
• Oversee month-end processes including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Monitor dashboards and key business performance indicators.
• Support statutory reporting and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.
• Mentor Finance Assistant and drive finance system improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

CIMA/ACA qualification

Tools

COINS

Anaplan

ERP systems

Job description

Salary/Package – £60,000 to £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing construction contractor delivering high-quality projects across the North West. Operating across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, industrial, and public sector developments, they have built an excellent reputation for quality, collaboration, and delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

With continued investment in their people, technology, and processes, the business is committed to driving operational excellence and sustainable growth. Due to continued expansion, they are now seeking a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join their finance team and play a key role in supporting strategic business decisions.

The Role

As Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for:

Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts and board reports

Preparing order book reporting, cash flow forecasts, and financial performance analysis

Partnering with operational teams and senior leadership to provide financial insight and support commercial decision-making

Overseeing month-end reporting processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and control account reconciliations

Monitoring financial reporting dashboards and key business performance indicators

Supporting statutory reporting requirements and external audit activities

Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and internal controls

Supporting business planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities

Managing, mentoring, and developing a Finance Assistant

Driving continuous improvement across finance systems and reporting processes

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Finance Business Partner will have:

CIMA or ACA qualification (or be working towards qualification)

Previous experience within a Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Assistant Finance Manager, or Audit role

Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insight

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

A proactive approach to process improvement and continuous development

Experience within construction, housing, engineering, or another project-based environment would be advantageous

Knowledge of COINS, Anaplan, or similar ERP systems would be beneficial

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Attractive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a growing and financially stable construction business
• Exposure to strategic business planning and commercial decision-making
• Long-term career progression and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact on business performance and financial strategy

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.