Finance Business Partner

Venture Recruitment Partners; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Recruitment Partners is seeking a Projects Finance Business Partner in Southampton. You will own the financial performance of high-value projects, lead P&L management, forecasting and reporting, and influence senior stakeholders across diverse project portfolios.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, strong analytical and modelling skills, and a proven ability to partner with project leaders in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid/flexible working offered with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience as a Finance Business Partner supporting projects or programmes.
• Strong commercial acumen with analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders confidently.
• Experience in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication to diverse audiences.
• Proactive, resilient and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Own project financial performance, including P&L and timely reporting.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for operations and commercial decisions.
• Partner with project leaders and stakeholders for financial guidance and challenge.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning aligned with objectives.
• Monitor KPIs and risks/opportunities across projects.
• Support business cases, investments, and contract changes.
• Ensure strong governance, controls and reporting standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and long-term financial planning.

Skills

Finance modelling

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Project finance experience

Communication to non-finance

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Projects Finance Business Partner

Location: Southampton (Hybrid/Flexible Working)

Salary: Circa £80,000

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Finance Business Partner to play a key role in the financial management and commercial success of complex, high-value projects. This is a highly visible position, partnering with operational and project leadership teams to provide financial insight, challenge, and strategic support across a diverse project portfolio.

The successful candidate will act as the financial lead for project performance, ensuring robust forecasting, reporting, governance, and commercial decision-making while influencing senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project financial performance, including P&L management and delivery of accurate, timely reporting.
• Translate financial data into meaningful insights to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Partner with project leaders and key stakeholders to provide financial guidance and challenge.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives.
• Monitor KPIs and project performance metrics, identifying risks and opportunities at an early stage.
• Support business cases, investment decisions, contract changes, and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and compliance with internal policies and reporting standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to long-term financial planning.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner role supporting projects or programmes.
• Very strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders confidently.
• Experienced working within complex, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused with strong attention to detail.

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and innovative organisation where you will have genuine influence on business performance and strategic decision-making. The role offers a competitive salary and significant scope for career development.