Hybrid Finance Business Partner - Infrastructure and Governance

Great British Energy Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

HS2 is seeking a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership, challenge, and assurance across a portfolio of directorates and programmes from Birmingham. The role demands robust financial analysis, forecasting, governance, and value-for-money outcomes with close collaboration with senior stakeholders and external partners.

You will lead month-end close, provide financial commentary for reporting, and advise on IFRS treatments, accruals, prepayments, and

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with finance business partnering experience.
• Experience delivering budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Experience providing governance and assurance to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted Finance Business Partner across directorates and programmes.
• Drive cost control, funding implications, and financial accountability.
• Review investment papers, contracts spend, and forecasts for accuracy.

Skills

Finance partnering

IFRS

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA or equivalent

Tools

ERP system experience

Job description

HS2 is seeking a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to provide financial leadership, challenge, and assurance across a portfolio of directorates and programmes from Birmingham. The role demands robust financial analysis, forecasting, governance, and value-for-money outcomes with close collaboration with senior stakeholders and external partners.

You will lead month-end close, provide financial commentary for reporting, and advise on IFRS treatments, accruals, prepayments, and