Finance Business Partner

Axis Europe Plc; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property maintenance firm is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Stratford-upon-Avon. The role involves supporting operational divisions with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Candidates should have strong management accounting knowledge and excellent business partnering skills, alongside a proven track record in similar roles. The position offers a salary of £55,000 to £65,000, hybrid working opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Pension and life assurance

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Experience leading budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant or Finance Manager role.
• Ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the dedicated Finance Business Partner to divisional teams.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts ensuring accuracy.
• Provide analysis on customer and job profitability.

Skills

Management accounting principles

Budgeting and forecasting

Understanding of UK GAAP / FRS 102

Business partnering skills

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Finance Business Partner experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Job description

Axis CLC is a national property maintenance and compliance partner, delivering essential repairs, refurbishment and building safety services across the UK. With over 110 years of combined experience, more than 2,500 colleagues and 400+ clients, we play a vital role in keeping homes and public buildings safe, compliant and performing at their best.

As part of our continued investment in strong financial governance, commercial insight and business performance, we are strengthening our Axis Finance function.

We are recruiting a Finance Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) to support one of our operational divisions. Reporting to the Axis Commercial Finance Director, with a dotted line to the relevant Divisional Managing Director, this is a hands-on, commercially focused role, working closely with operational and commercial leaders to provide insight, challenge and support informed decision-making.

The role is based from our Stratford, East London office, with hybrid working offered, and is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the dedicated Finance Business Partner to divisional operational and commercial leadership teams
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing day-to-day financial support and challenge
• Lead and coordinate budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning, aligned with Group FP&A frameworks
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy of margins, WIP and accrued income
• Deliver clear and insightful financial analysis and variance commentary (budget, forecast and prior year)
• Provide analysis on customer and job profitability to support operational decision-making
• Support business performance reviews with clear, actionable financial insight
• Provide visibility and challenge around working capital, cash flow and aged debt, supporting cash collection
• Maintain strong balance sheet control, including relevant reconciliations
• Own and protect the integrity of divisional financial data
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, supporting mitigation and value creation

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Strong knowledge of management accounting principles
• Proven experience leading budgeting and forecasting processes
• Solid understanding of UK GAAP / FRS 102, including revenue recognition
• Excellent business partnering skills, with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insight
• Clear and confident communication skills across finance and operational audiences
• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant or Finance Manager role

Desirable

• Experience supporting operational or contract-led environments
• Understanding of commercial contracts
• Experience in property, construction or maintenance services
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

What We Offer

• £55,000 - £65,000 salary depending on experience
• Pension and life assurance
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working from our Stratford, East London office
• Opportunities to develop and progress within a growing finance function
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

Why Axis CLC

At Axis CLC, we deliver work that matters. Our teams support vital services across housing, education, healthcare and public infrastructure. We are committed to continuous improvement, innovation and providing our people with meaningful opportunities to grow and develop.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and value diversity across our workforce. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.