Senior Finance Business Partner

To be considered for this strategically important role, it is essential that you meet the following requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) preferred.
• Significant experience as a Finance Business Partner, Project Accountant, or Commercial Finance Analyst within the construction or infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of project costing, revenue recognition (including percentage‑of‑completion), WIP, and commercial contracting.
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work on‑site with project teams and handle multiple large‑scale projects.
• Experience supporting large capital projects (e.g., civil engineering, rail, utilities, real estate development).
• Familiarity with construction ERP systems (e.g., AS4U, RIB ITWO, Asite).
• Knowledge of procurement, subcontractor management, and contract change control processes.

Your contribution to our company:

As STRABAG UK continues to strengthen its operations in the northeast of England particularly on the Woodsmith mining project, it is essential that we build our finance team in the area. Apart from Woodsmith, there are many other opportunities which we are targeting on Teeside. At this stage then, we wish to appoint a Senior Finance Business Partner, whose key responsibilities will be as follows:

• Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting – Lead monthly project financial reviews, including variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and budget reconciliations. Prepare accurate and timely management reporting for project directors, site managers, and senior leadership. Maintain rolling forecasts and long‑term financial models reflecting project progress, risks, and commercial assumptions. Monitor project performance against KPIs such as cost‑to‑complete, margin, WIP, productivity, and cash flow.
• Business Partnering & Commercial Support – Work closely with project managers, quantity surveyors, procurement teams, and commercial managers to align financial decisions with project objectives. Provide financial insight for pricing, tender evaluation, contract negotiations, and change orders. Support commercial strategy, identifying cost‑saving opportunities and efficiency improvements across the project lifecycle. Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, challenging assumptions and influencing decisions based on data‑driven insights.
• Project Accounting & Controls – Oversee project cost tracking, accruals, revenue recognition, and margin management. Ensure financial processes comply with accounting standards, company policy, and construction industry regulations. Support audit activities and uphold strong internal controls, particularly around subcontractor management and procurement. Manage WIP reporting, claims, variations, and project close‑out financials.
• Risk, Compliance & Governance – Identify financial and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies with project leadership. Support compliance with contractual obligations, insurance, and financial governance requirements. Perform scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support risk‑based decision‑making. Manage bank guarantees and other securities to minimise risk and exposure. Ensure insurances are maintained and coordinate any insurance cases with corporate function.
• Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement – Drive process improvement initiatives across forecasting, reporting, and project performance management. Leverage financial systems (e.g., ERP, project costing tools) to enhance data quality and reporting efficiency. Provide training and support to project teams to strengthen financial acumen and cost discipline.

You will, at all times:

• Work in the spirit of the Company’s strategy, guiding principles, goals and contribute to best practice.
• To treat everyone with dignity and respect, where everyone is valued as part of a diverse, inclusive, and supportive culture and a key part in delivering our ED&I Policy.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety & Wellbeing policies, and legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the Company policies and procedures.
• Engage in any learning and development activities that are deemed appropriate by your line management.
• Participate and engage fully in Company appraisal / performance review processes and constantly work to improve your individual, team, and the wider Group performance.
• Where applicable: Manage the performance of all employees assigned to you in accordance with legislation and Company policies and procedures.
• Proactive, collaborative approach to partnering with operational teams.
• Commercial mindset and strong business judgement.
• High attention to detail combined with strategic thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced project environment.

Pre‑employment screening is required for this position.