Senior Finance Business Partner

Venture Recruitment Partners; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead strategic financial initiatives across impactful projects. This role involves collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive financial clarity and support major investments while ensuring alignment with long-term objectives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in senior finance roles within complex organizations, showcasing strong skills in financial planning and analysis. This opportunity not only allows you to influence key projects but also to thrive in a fast-paced, people-first environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior finance roles in complex organizations.
• Strong experience in strategic financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver financial strategy for projects.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles for large-scale projects.

Skills

Strategic Financial Planning

Financial Analysis

Business Partnering

Cost Management

Communication Skills

Education

Professional Qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Tools

Financial Modelling Tools

Analytics Tools

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner - Projects
Location: Basingstoke / Chessington - Hybrid working
Salary: £65k - £75k + Bonus

We're working with a global leader in its field. As they continue to roll out exciting, high-impact projects across a given region, they're looking for a seasoned finance leader to take the reins as Senior Finance Business Partner - Projects.

This is a high-visibility, strategic finance role with real impact. You'll be partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation to drive smart financial decision-making, support major project investments, and ensure alignment with long-term goals. It's an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first, globally-minded business.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Strategic Financial Leadership
   Shape and deliver financial strategy for projects.
   Provide executive-level insights into budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
2. Business Partnering
   Work closely with leaders across multiple business functions to drive financial clarity and alignment.
   Offer tailored financial support while ensuring consistency with corporate frameworks.
3. Performance Analysis & Budgeting
   Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles for large-scale projects.
   Monitor and analyse performance, proactively addressing variances and identifying opportunities.
4. Cost Management & ROI Focus
   Identify ways to optimise cost and enhance value delivery across key project investments.
   Ensure effective allocation of resources to maximise impact.
5. Operational Excellence & Compliance
   Champion financial best practices and tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
   Uphold compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Who You'll Work With

1. Project Teams - Strategic planning and financial advisory
2. Finance Leadership - Budgeting, forecasting, policy setting
3. Operational Leads - Improving financial decisions and performance across departments

What You Bring

1. 10+ years in senior finance roles, ideally within a global or complex matrix organisation
2. Strong experience in strategic financial planning, analysis, and business partnering
3. Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
4. Proficiency in financial modelling and analytics tools
5. Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
6. Commercially sharp, collaborative, and solutions-oriented

This is more than a senior finance role—it's your chance to influence major strategic projects in a globally loved brand. Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat to learn more.