Strategic Finance Partner for Civil Project Delivery

Volkerrail Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Preston is seeking a Finance Business Partner to cover maternity leave, with potential for a permanent position. Responsibilities include producing management accounts, supporting commercial teams, and ensuring financial controls. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants or part qualified with experience in financial reporting tools. The role offers competitive benefits such as salary, annual leave, and medical care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional annual leave on birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Shopping vouchers and discounts

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity benefits

Employee Assistance programme

Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Production of monthly management accounts and reports.
• Identifying areas for improvement and proposing solutions.
• Ensure accurate reporting and insightful ad-hoc analysis.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in monthly project reviews.
• Monitoring of overhead costs.
• Supporting commercial teams with budgeting and forecasting.
• Cashflow and working capital management.
• Driving projects to completion.

Skills

Excel to advanced level

Highly numerate and analytical ability

Understanding and application of accounting standards

Ability to exercise own initiative

Ability to communicate effectively

Detail conscious

Ability to work under pressure

Leadership to junior team members

Education

Qualified Accountant or part qualified with relevant experience

Tools

Reporting/consolidation tool

Job description

A leading civil engineering firm in Preston is seeking a Finance Business Partner to cover maternity leave, with potential for a permanent position. Responsibilities include producing management accounts, supporting commercial teams, and ensuring financial controls. Ideal candidates are qualified accountants or part qualified with experience in financial reporting tools. The role offers competitive benefits such as salary, annual leave, and medical care.