Finance Business Partner Aggregates

Heidelberg Materials; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is looking for a Finance Business Partner to drive strategy, performance, and insights. Located in Chipping Sodbury, this hybrid role involves co-developing business strategies, leading financial planning, and providing analytics. Candidates should have a relevant degree and professional accounting qualification, as well as strong leadership and commercial skills. Competitive salary plus bonus and extensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Generous pension

27 days holiday

Agile/flexible working

Paid volunteering day

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post-qualification experience required.
• Confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
• A passion for driving performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop business line strategy with the Managing Director.
• Lead robust planning and forecasting processes.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis to support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Commercial acumen

Financial planning

Analysis skills

Leadership skills

Education

University degree

Professional accounting qualification (ACA or CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK's largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Finance Business Partner Aggregates - Driving Strategy, Performance & Insight

Location: Chipping Sodbury Hybrid

Company Car

Salary Competitive plus bonus

Function: Finance & Business Strategy

Reports to: Managing Director & Senior Leadership

Are you ready to be more than just a number cruncher? At Heidelberg Materials our Finance Business Partners are strategic influencers, performance drivers, and trusted advisors to senior leadership. This is your opportunity to work at the heart of the business, shaping decisions and unlocking value across our operations.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Performance

• Co-develop business line strategy with the Managing Director.
• Identify and deliver performance improvement opportunities.
• Provide financial insight that drives operational and commercial success.

Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead robust planning and forecasting processes.
• Deliver accurate, timely, and relevant financial and management information.
• Maintain and evolve reporting tools and KPIs.

Business Analysis & Risk Management

• Conduct deep-dive analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensure effective business controls and risk management.
• Support capital expenditure planning and tracking.

Operational & Commercial Excellence

• Identify opportunities for growth and efficiency, challenge assumptions, and support the delivery of results.
• Manage distribution costs (road, rail, MRL JV).
• Develop tools for pricing, bid success tracking, and inventory planning.
• Optimise sourcing, pit balance, and commercial pricing strategies.

Marine Business Oversight

• Lead financial management for the Marine business, including transaction accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Team Leadership & Compliance

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory and company requirements.

Project & Development Support

• Provide financial leadership on strategic projects and business development initiatives.

What You Bring

• University degree
• Professional accounting qualification, ACA or CIMA with demonstrable post-qualification experience
• A strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• Confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders
• A passion for driving performance and continuous improvement
• Leadership skills to build and develop a high-performing team

Why Join Us?

At Heidelberg Materials, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

• Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador | MPQC Member
• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities