Finance Business Partner - Capital Projects

Michael Page Finance; England; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Parking

Job summary

Michael Page Finance seeks a Finance Business Partner for a 9-12 month period to lead capital investment projects and partner with programme and project leaders across the organisation.

You will own budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, provide strategic insight, govern investment appraisal and ensure robust reporting while engaging senior stakeholders.

This is a high-visibility role with immediate start and opportunities to influence outcomes and drive lasting financial improvements.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Experience managing large scale capital programmes and infrastructure investments.
• Experience of financial planning, forecasting and budgeting skills to manage projects and programmes effectively.
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly with senior leadership.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• The ability to start this role by end of November.

Responsibilities

• Partner with programme and project leaders to provide financial support, challenge and strategic insight across a portfolio of capital investment projects.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, ensuring robust cost control and accurate financial reporting.
• Deliver project and programme performance analysis, identifying risks, opportunities and key financial trends.
• Support business case development, investment appraisal and decision-making for major capital investments.
• Ensure strong financial governance, compliance and adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to drive accountability, informed decision-making and achievement of programme objectives.
• Monitor project spend, benefits realisation and return on investment, providing clear recommendations where required.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial performance, reporting and ways of working.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified

Job description

As a result of a major transition period, my client is looking for a Finance Business Partner for 9-12 months to lead some key capital investment projects. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Client Details

A company based in Mid-Kent - easily accessible from the motorway and will full parking.

Description

Partner with programme and project leaders to provide financial support, challenge and strategic insight across a portfolio of capital investment projects.

Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, ensuring robust cost control and accurate financial reporting.

Deliver project and programme performance analysis, identifying risks, opportunities and key financial trends.

Support business case development, investment appraisal and decision-making for major capital investments.

Ensure strong financial governance, compliance and adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Work closely with senior stakeholders to drive accountability, informed decision-making and achievement of programme objectives.

Monitor project spend, benefits realisation and return on investment, providing clear recommendations where required.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial performance, reporting and ways of working.

Profile

My client is looking for someone with the following experience:

• Fully qualified accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Experience managing large scale capital programmes and infrastructure investments
• Experience of financial planning, forecasting and budgeting skills to manage projects and programmes effectively
• Strong strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly with senior leadership
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation
• The ability to start this role by end of November

Job Offer

• A day rate commensurate with experience, up to a maximum of £500 per day (Umbrella company) or £440 per day (paye)
• Hybrid working once up to speed within the role
• A high-profile opportunity to influence and improve both the wider business and the finance team, delivering lasting change and tangible results
• Immediate start and continuity of work for 9-12 months

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.