Interim Finance Business Partner UK873687/LI

Morgan Philips Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 92,250 - 129,150; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Business Partner in Birmingham for a major UK infrastructure programme. This day rate contract role offers an opportunity to influence financial performance and ensure robust cost control. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex environments and strong stakeholder management skills. You will oversee financial reporting and compliance, collaborate with teams to optimize resources, and support business planning. Apply now to help shape the future of UK infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex environments, preferably infrastructure or large-scale projects.
• Ability to communicate complex financial issues clearly.
• Expertise in data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial assurance and challenge to drive accountability.
• Deliver accurate reporting and analysis for senior stakeholders.
• Oversee month-end and year-end processes ensuring compliance.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Stakeholder management

ERP systems expertise

Advanced Excel modelling

Knowledge of government accounting requirements

Job description

Interim Finance Business Partner UK873687/LI

Duration: January 2026 – End of May 2026

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: New Year

We’re seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a major UK infrastructure programme on a contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence financial performance and ensure robust cost control in a complex, high‑profile environment.

What you’ll do

• Provide financial assurance and challenge to drive accountability and value for money.
• Deliver accurate reporting, analysis, and commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS and audit standards.
• Support business planning, forecasting, and budget management within funding caps.
• Collaborate with internal teams and supply chain partners to optimise cash flow and resource allocation.

What we’re looking for

• Qualified accountant with experience in complex environments (infrastructure or large‑scale projects preferred).
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, able to communicate complex financial issues clearly.
• Expertise in ERP systems, data analytics, and advanced Excel modelling.
• Knowledge of government accounting requirements and Managing Public Money principles.

This is a day rate contract role (Inside IR35, via Umbrella) starting in the New Year and running through to the end of May 2026. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, challenging environment and want to make an impact on a programme that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of UK infrastructure.