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Robert Walters

Finance Business Partner (Projects/Bids)

Guildford
£60k – £65k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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We are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join a well-established, project-led engineering organisation.

This is a commercially focused finance role, partnering closely with Project Managers and operational teams to take ownership of the financial performance of a portfolio of projects and bids.

You will:

  • Act as the finance lead across designated projects and bids.
  • Partner with Project Managers to provide financial insight, challenge and support decision-making.
  • Review project actuals, commitments, forecasts, profitability and cash flow.
  • Support bid costing, financial assumptions and milestone payment plans.
  • Monitor project risks and help identify appropriate recovery actions.
  • Deliver regular project forecasting and management reporting.
  • Work cross-functionally to improve financial performance, processes and data quality.

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We are looking for someone with experience in a project finance, project accounting or project control environment.

Ideally, you will have:

  • Experience within engineering, manufacturing or another project-led environment.
  • Knowledge of project accounting and IFRS 15.
  • Exposure to costing, bidding and project/programme delivery.
  • Strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or a relevant degree, would be advantageous.
  • S/4HANA experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

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This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining finance, commercial insight and project delivery, with genuine ownership and visibility across the business.

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Skills

Project Finance
Project Accounting
Financial Forecasting
Bid Costing
Stakeholder Management
Commercial Analysis
Cash Flow Management
IFRS 15
Advanced Excel
Financial Reporting
Risk Monitoring
Project Controls

Location

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

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