Senior Finance Business Partner – Projects
Location: Basingstoke / Chessington – Hybrid working
Salary: £65k - £75k + Bonus
We’re working with a global leader in its field. As they continue to roll out exciting, high-impact projects across a given region, they’re looking for a seasoned finance leader to take the reins as Senior Finance Business Partner – Projects.
This is a high-visibility, strategic finance role with real impact. You'll be partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation to drive smart financial decision-making, support major project investments, and ensure alignment with long-term goals. It's an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first, globally-minded business.
What You'll Be Doing
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Shape and deliver financial strategy for projects.
- Provide executive-level insights into budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
Business Partnering
- Work closely with leaders across multiple business functions to drive financial clarity and alignment.
- Offer tailored financial support while ensuring consistency with corporate frameworks.
Performance Analysis & Budgeting
- Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles for large-scale projects.
- Monitor and analyse performance, proactively addressing variances and identifying opportunities.
Cost Management & ROI Focus
- Identify ways to optimise cost and enhance value delivery across key project investments.
- Ensure effective allocation of resources to maximise impact.
Operational Excellence & Compliance
- Champion financial best practices and tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Uphold compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Who You'll Work With
- Project Teams – Strategic planning and financial advisory
- Finance Leadership – Budgeting, forecasting, policy setting
- Operational Leads – Improving financial decisions and performance across departments
What You Bring
- 10+ years in senior finance roles, ideally within a global or complex matrix organisation
- Strong experience in strategic financial planning, analysis, and business partnering
- Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
- Proficiency in financial modelling and analytics tools
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Commercially sharp, collaborative, and solutions-oriented
This is more than a senior finance role—it’s your chance to influence major strategic projects in a globally loved brand. Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat to learn more. victoria@vrpartners.co.uk
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