FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - PROJECTS

Ambrey Risk Limited; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk management firm is seeking a Finance Business Partner - Projects in Hereford. The role focuses on financial management for projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and providing clear financial insights to senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in project accounting or FP&A and a relevant accounting qualification. The position is full-time and offers a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Referral Bonus

Discounted Gym Membership

Pension

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Qualifications

• Experience in project accounting, management accounting, or FP&A is required.
• Experience in a project-driven services environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to work with complex data sets is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Monitor actual costs vs. budget, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide clear reporting on project financial performance and KPIs.
• Present financial results and forecasts to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies and reporting standards.

Skills

Project accounting

Management accounting

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Strong financial systems knowledge

Education

Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Overview

This is a hybrid role based at our Hereford office.

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The Role

The Finance Business Partner - Projects will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of assigned projects, ensuring accurate tracking of costs, budgets, revenues, and forecasts. This role supports project managers and senior stakeholders by providing clear financial insight, helping drive informed decision-making and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role will report to the Group Finance Director and will be based in our Hereford office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Monitor actual costs vs. budget, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Provide clear reporting on project financial performance, including KPIs, variances, and trend analysis.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies, governance frameworks, and reporting standards.
• Ensure all project costs are recorded accurately and in line with accounting standards.
• Support project stage reviews, ensuring sound financial justification at each milestone.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to projects.
• Oversee project invoicing and revenue recognition in line with contractual milestones.
• Track accounts receivable related to projects and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Act as a trusted advisor to project managers and senior stakeholders.
• Influence project decision-making through clear financial insight and challenge.
• Support reviewing commercial terms and contracts to ensure profitability and risk mitigation.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, optimise costs, and increase project value.
• Champion enhancements to project financial processes, reporting, and tools.
• Drive adoption of digital solutions and automation to improve efficiency and visibility.

Qualifications and Skills

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred.
• Previous experience in project accounting, management accounting, or FP&A.
• Experience working in a project-driven services environment (marine, engineering, construction, IT, professional services, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Strong financial systems knowledge and ability to work with complex data sets.

Terms and Conditions

• Salary: £35,000.00-£55,000.00 per year (Commensurate with experience)
• Working hours: 08:30am to 17:30pm Monday to Friday - Hybrid 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
• Job type: Full time, Permanent
• Private Medical Insurance, Referral Bonus, Eye Care, Discount Card, Techscheme, Cyclescheme, Discounted Gym Membership, Wellness & Fitness, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay. And much more!

The Job Description for this post will be subject to routine review and revision in order to meet the developmental requirements of the company. The post holder may be required to undertake additional appropriate duties as directed and required.