Interim Senior Finance Business Partner

Hamilton Woods; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction group based in Nottingham seeks an Interim Senior Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial insights. This role involves partnering with operational teams, leading budgeting and forecasting efforts, and ensuring financial transparency. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with strong backgrounds in finance within the construction or project-based sectors. The position offers a competitive day rate of £650-£850, alongside a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Hybrid working environment

Opportunity for impactful work

Qualifications

• Proven background in a senior finance business partnering role within construction or project-based industries.
• Ability to influence non-finance stakeholders effectively.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key finance partner to operational and project leads.
• Lead on forecasting, budgeting, and performance reviews.
• Support the month-end process, analysing variances.
• Develop and enhance project reporting dashboards.
• Partner with teams to assess risk and manage cash flow.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Proactive communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

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

Advanced Excel

Job description

Interim Senior Finance Business Partner

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid)

Day Rate: £650-£850 per day (DOE)

Duration: 6 months (with potential to extend)

Sector: Construction / Infrastructure

The 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, and 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.