Finance Business Partner

Projects Finance Business Partner Location: Southampton (Hybrid/Flexible Working) Salary: Circa £80,000 The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Project Finance Business Partner to play a key role in the financial management and commercial success of complex, high-value projects. This is a highly visible position, partnering with operational and project leadership teams to provide financial insight, challenge, and strategic support across a diverse project portfolio. The successful candidate will act as the financial lead for project performance, ensuring robust forecasting, reporting, governance, and commercial decision-making while influencing senior stakeholders across the business. Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project financial performance, including P&L management and delivery of accurate, timely reporting.
• Translate financial data into meaningful insights to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Partner with project leaders and key stakeholders to provide financial guidance and challenge.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives.
• Monitor KPIs and project performance metrics, identifying risks and opportunities at an early stage.
• Support business cases, investment decisions, contract changes, and commercial negotiations.
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and compliance with internal policies and reporting standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to long-term financial planning. About You
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner role supporting projects or programmes.
• Very strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders confidently.
• Experienced working within complex, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Proactive, resilient, and solutions-focused with strong attention to detail. What's on Offer This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and innovative organisation where you will have genuine influence on business performance and strategic decision-making. The role offers a competitive salary and significant scope for career development. To find out more, please apply today! Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at www.vrpartners.co.uk.