Finance Business Partner
Posted 2 weeks ago by Capital Bridge Partners
£70,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Finance Business Partner role is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Brighton, requiring a qualified accountant to support financial performance across international operations. The position involves business partnering with project managers, producing forecasts, and driving improvements in working capital. The ideal candidate will thrive in a commercial environment and possess strong analytical skills. This role offers a hybrid working model with flexible home working options.
Key Responsibilities:
- Business partnering with project managers and operational leads to support financial performance
- Producing and analysing monthly forecasts and budgets
- Leading month end revenue recognition and variance analysis
- Supporting commercial decision-making through financial insight and business case development
- Driving improvements in working capital, focusing on WIP, billing, and debtors
- Managing project financial data in ERP systems and ensuring compliance with accounting policies
- Contributing to portfolio reviews and internal reporting processes
- Supporting external and internal audits and contributing to control processes
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant with experience in a similar role
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Commercially astute
- Comfortable working in a complex, international, project-based environment
Salary (Rate): £70,000 yearly
City: Brighton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Finance Business Partner - 12 Month FTC
Location: Brighton (Hybrid working – 2–3 days in office)
Salary: Up to £70,000 + benefits
Contract Type: 12 Month FTC
We’re working with a well established and forward thinking business in Brighton that is looking to recruit a Finance Business Partner on a 12 month FTC to join their high performing finance team. This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives in a commercial, project led environment and enjoys partnering with operational teams to drive business performance.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll be a key part of the finance function, supporting operations across the UK, Europe, and North America. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys combining data analysis with stakeholder engagement and is passionate about adding value through insight.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Business partnering with project managers and operational leads to support financial performance
- Producing and analysing monthly forecasts and budgets
- Leading month end revenue recognition and variance analysis
- Supporting commercial decision-making through financial insight and business case development
- Driving improvements in working capital, focusing on WIP, billing, and debtors
- Managing project financial data in ERP systems and ensuring compliance with accounting policies
- Contributing to portfolio reviews and internal reporting processes
- Supporting external and internal audits and contributing to control processes
About You
A qualified accountant who has worked in a similar role
Commercially astute with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working in a complex, international, project based environment
What’s on Offer
Salary up to £70,000
Hybrid working model – based in Brighton, with flexible home working
Great exposure across international operations