At a Glance
- Tasks: Produce financial reports and support strategic business decisions in a dynamic construction environment.
- Company: Established construction contractor known for quality and collaboration across various sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, attractive benefits, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Supportive culture with a focus on continuous improvement and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact on financial strategy and business performance.
- Qualifications: CIMA or ACA qualification and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Runcorn
Salary/Package: £60,000 to £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and growing construction contractor delivering high-quality projects across the North West. Operating across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, industrial, and public sector developments, they have built an excellent reputation for quality, collaboration, and delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget. With continued investment in their people, technology, and processes, the business is committed to driving operational excellence and sustainable growth. Due to continued expansion, they are now seeking a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join their finance team and play a key role in supporting strategic business decisions.
The Role
As Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for:
- Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts and board reports
- Preparing order book reporting, cash flow forecasts, and financial performance analysis
- Partnering with operational teams and senior leadership to provide financial insight and support commercial decision-making
- Overseeing month-end reporting processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and control account reconciliations
- Monitoring financial reporting dashboards and key business performance indicators
- Supporting statutory reporting requirements and external audit activities
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and internal controls
- Supporting business planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities
- Managing, mentoring, and developing a Finance Assistant
- Driving continuous improvement across finance systems and reporting processes
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Finance Business Partner will have:
- CIMA or ACA qualification (or be working towards qualification)
- Previous experience within a Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, Management Accountant, Assistant Finance Manager, or Audit role
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insight
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial systems knowledge
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive approach to process improvement and continuous development
- Experience within construction, housing, engineering, or another project-based environment would be advantageous
- Knowledge of COINS, Anaplan, or similar ERP systems would be beneficial
What's on Offer
- Competitive basic salary
- Attractive benefits package
- Opportunity to join a growing and financially stable construction business
- Exposure to strategic business planning and commercial decision-making
- Long-term career progression and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to make a real impact on business performance and financial strategy
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
Locations
Finance Business Partner in Cheshire, Warrington employer: Building Careers UK Ltd
Our client is a leading civil engineering and highways contractor based in Stockport, offering a collaborative work culture and a strong focus on employee development. With a substantial forward order book and long-term framework contracts, employees benefit from exposure to major projects across the North West, competitive salaries, and excellent packages, making it an ideal environment for experienced professionals seeking meaningful career growth.
