Job Description
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.
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