Finance Business Partner

Join us as a Finance Business Partner and play a key role in shaping financial performance, supporting operational decision-making and driving commercial success across a complex and growing Defence infrastructure business. Acting as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, commercial teams and senior stakeholders, you'll provide the financial insight, challenge and support needed to help the business achieve its strategic objectives while maintaining the highest standards of financial control and governance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional who wants to move beyond traditional accounting and develop as a true business partner. You'll work closely with operational and commercial teams to understand how the business works, influence decision-making, identify opportunities for growth and support the delivery of profitable and sustainable outcomes.

From budgeting, forecasting and management reporting through to commercial analysis, risk management and strategic planning, you'll have exposure to a broad range of financial and operational activities. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring leaders have the insight and information they need to make informed decisions while helping to drive continuous improvement across financial processes, controls and reporting.

Working within a business that manages a substantial Defence portfolio and continues to grow, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience, influence senior stakeholders and contribute directly to business performance and long-term success.

What You'll Bring

You'll hold a recognised professional accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification. This role is particularly well suited to a newly qualified accountant who is looking to build on strong technical foundations while developing commercial acumen and business partnering expertise.

You'll have a strong understanding of management accounting, financial reporting and financial control, supported by a sound knowledge of IFRS and wider technical accounting principles. You'll be comfortable balancing technical accuracy with commercial insight, ensuring financial information supports both compliance requirements and strategic decision-making.

A strong commercial mindset is essential. You'll be able to understand the operational drivers behind financial performance and use that knowledge to provide meaningful challenge, support and recommendations to stakeholders. You'll be capable of moving confidently between detailed financial analysis and broader strategic discussions without losing sight of either perspective.

You'll have experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities, with a clear understanding of how effective forecasting and financial management contribute to business success. You'll be comfortable working with budget holders and operational leaders to develop realistic plans, identify risks and opportunities, and improve financial performance.

Strong analytical skills are critical to success in this role. You'll be highly proficient in Excel and capable of manipulating, interpreting and presenting complex financial and operational data in a clear and concise manner. You'll enjoy identifying trends, understanding business performance and translating data into practical recommendations that support commercial and operational decision-making.

You'll be a confident communicator who can build effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders. Whether working with operational directors, commercial managers, finance colleagues or external partners, you'll be able to influence discussions, challenge assumptions constructively and communicate financial information in a way that drives understanding and action.

Previous experience in a business partnering environment would be advantageous, although candidates looking to develop further in this area are encouraged to apply. Experience within Defence, facilities management, asset management, infrastructure, engineering or contract-based environments would be beneficial but is not essential.

You'll ideally have experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, although equally important is your ability to learn new systems quickly and utilise financial and operational data effectively. Experience developing KPIs, management information and performance reporting frameworks would also be highly valuable.

You will be organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You'll enjoy working collaboratively, contributing to projects and change initiatives, and identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and enhance business performance.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who wants to make a genuine impact. You'll combine strong financial expertise with curiosity, commercial awareness and a collaborative approach, helping operational teams make better decisions while supporting the continued growth and success of the business. This is an excellent opportunity to develop into a trusted finance leader within a dynamic and evolving organisation.