Senior Finance Partner – Defence Projects (Hybrid)

Venture Recruitment Partners; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Recruitment Partners is helping a client in Southampton recruit a Finance Business Partner for high-value defence projects. The role partners with operations and project leadership to deliver robust forecasting, governance and financial insight.

The successful candidate will lead budgeting, reporting and commercial decision-making, bringing ACA/ACCA/CIMA credentials, strong analytical and modelling skills, and a proven track record in complex, fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in finance business partnering for defence projects.
• Strong financial modelling and commercial insight.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project financial performance, including P&L management and delivery of accurate, timely reporting.
• Translate financial data into meaningful insights to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Partner with project leaders and key stakeholders to provide financial guidance and challenge.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives.
• Monitor KPIs and project performance metrics, identifying risks and opportunities at an early stage.
• Support business cases, investment decisions, contract changes, and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and compliance with internal policies and reporting standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to long-term financial planning.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder influencing

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Venture Recruitment Partners is helping a client in Southampton recruit a Finance Business Partner for high-value defence projects. The role partners with operations and project leadership to deliver robust forecasting, governance and financial insight.

The successful candidate will lead budgeting, reporting and commercial decision-making, bringing ACA/ACCA/CIMA credentials, strong analytical and modelling skills, and a proven track record in complex, fast-paced environments.