The Opportunity
The role of Finance Business Partner (FBP) acts as a strategic advisor to the regional business units, combining financial expertise with commercial insight to support decision-making and drive business performance. This role works in partnership with the Engineering Business Unit Managing Director and wider leadership team to provide financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to ensure financial goals align with strategic objectives.
What You Will Be Doing
- Financial Planning & Reporting – Oversee monthly management accounts and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy and insight.
- Performance Management – Attend monthly CVR meetings and performance reviews, coordinating annual budget and business planning processes.
- Risk & Opportunity Management – Identify and consolidate financial risks and opportunities, contributing to the quarterly risk review process.
- Operational & Commercial Support – Work closely with operational and commercial teams to align financial insights with strategic objectives.
- Cost Control & Cashflow Management – Manage overhead budgets, review cash forecasts, and enhance financial reporting structures.
- Process Optimisation – Drive efficiency through financial process improvements and best-practice sharing.
- Audit & Compliance – Lead divisional financial audits, ensuring full regulatory and policy compliance.
- Ad-hoc Financial Support – Provide financial expertise and analysis to local teams and leadership as required. Ensure alignment with group policies, supports strategic planning cycles, and provides high-quality analysis to meet group deadlines and inform executive decision-making.
What We Need From You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
- Preferably within the construction or infrastructure sectors.
- Strong background in FP&A, business planning, and financial partnering, ideally in a PE-backed or listed environment.
- Proficiency in financial systems, data analysis, and reporting tools to drive efficiency.
- Experience managing budgets, controlling overheads, and ensuring financial compliance.
- Committed accuracy, high attention to detail and continuous improvement.
- Always challenging and questioning the status quo
- Strong technical and commercial acumen.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Innovative problem-solving approach.
- Professional, flexible, and adaptable mindset.
- Practical knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and flexibility to learn new IT systems & applications.
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive salary
- Car Allowance
- 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
- 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
- Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
- Life Assurance
- Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
- 2 days volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fees
- Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
- Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
- Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
- Dental Insurance
- Travel insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.
Who We Are
Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.
It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences.
We are proud to announce that we have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.
Please note that this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance which includes identity, employment history, and criminal record checks.
Please note we do not have a sponsorship licence.
Finance Business Partner (13297) in Birmingham employer: Tilbury Douglas
Tilbury Douglas is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for a Senior Design Leader in the vibrant city of Northampton. With a focus on professional growth, employees are encouraged to develop their skills through various training opportunities while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. The company's commitment to excellence in complex construction projects across diverse sectors ensures that you will be part of meaningful and impactful work.
