Interim Senior Finance Business Partner

Hamilton Woods; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction group based in Nottingham is seeking an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner. This role involves strategic financial insight and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance performance across multiple projects. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with a strong background in finance business partnering within the construction or project industries, and offers a competitive day rate of £650-£850, with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Hybrid working environment

Opportunity to make an impact

Qualifications

• Proven background in a senior finance business partnering role within construction or project-based industries.
• Confident working in a fast-paced, matrix environment.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key finance partner to operational and project leads.
• Lead on forecasting, budgeting, and performance reviews.
• Drive efficiency and margin improvement through robust financial analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Excel expertise

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., COINS, Oracle, SAP)

Job description

Job Details

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid) — Day Rate: 650-850 per day (DOE) — Duration: 6 months (with potential to extend) — Sector: Construction / Infrastructure

Opportunity

Hamilton Woods Associates are partnering with a leading construction group based in Nottingham to appoint an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner. This is a high-profile role supporting both operational and commercial teams, providing strategic financial insight, challenge, and guidance to drive performance across multiple projects. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure financial transparency, improve decision-making, and strengthen overall commercial control.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the key finance partner to operational and project leads, providing insight and financial challenge to support delivery targets.
• Lead on forecasting, budgeting, and performance reviews across multiple divisions or contracts.
• Support the month-end process, analysing variances and providing commentary to senior management.
• Develop and enhance project reporting and performance dashboards to ensure visibility of key financial metrics.
• Drive efficiency and margin improvement through robust financial analysis and scenario planning.
• Partner with commercial and project teams to assess risk, manage cash flow, and ensure accurate project accounting.
• Provide ad-hoc financial support for bids, tenders, and investment appraisals.
• Mentor and guide junior finance team members where required.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven background in a senior finance business partnering role within construction, infrastructure, or project-based industries.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Confident working in a fast-paced, matrix environment and managing competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, hands‑on approach.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling experience; ERP experience (e.g. COINS, Oracle, or SAP) advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate of 650-850 per day, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working environment with a mix of office and site presence in Nottingham.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact in a well-established, forward‑thinking construction business.