Senior Finance Business Partner

• Senior Finance Business Partner
• £70,000-£80,000 plus bonus
• Colchester
• Hybrid working

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.

This is a high-impact role, partnering closely with operational leaders to drive financial performance, influence key decisions, and ensure robust commercial governance across a large-scale, multi-service contract.

The Role

As a trusted business partner, you will:

• Collaborate with Operational Leads to manage the financial and commercial performance of contracts, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
• Provide strategic financial insight and analysis to support decision-making and improve contract performance.
• Support commercial discussions and negotiations with NHS Trusts and Project Co stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate billing in line with contractual mechanisms and oversee all contract variations.
• Lead the production of monthly accounts, ensuring accurate reporting across WIP, lifecycle, variations, and project activity.
• Drive robust budgeting and forecasting processes, identifying risks and opportunities and supporting action plans.
• Improve cash flow through effective debt management and process optimisation.
• Produce high-quality management information to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Play an active role in client meetings, representing the finance function with credibility.
• Lead and develop a site-based finance team, fostering engagement and high performance.

About You

• Qualified accountant/QBE or Part Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong commercial finance experience
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate as a true business partner.
• Experience managing complex contracts, including billing mechanisms and variations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insight.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams. xwzovoh
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.