FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER – PROJECTS NEW

Hereford, Herefordshire
Ambrey Risk Limited
Overview

This is a hybrid role based at our Hereford office.

We are looking for a Marketing Coordinator who will lead on coordination of global events, support on web and social channels, and support marketing operations.

The Role

The Finance Business Partner – Projects will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of assigned projects, ensuring accurate tracking of costs, budgets, revenues, and forecasts. This role supports project managers and senior stakeholders by providing clear financial insight, helping drive informed decision-making and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role will report to the Group Finance Director and will be based in our Hereford office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Monitor actual costs vs. budget, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Provide clear reporting on project financial performance, including KPIs, variances, and trend analysis.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies, governance frameworks, and reporting standards.
• Ensure all project costs are recorded accurately and in line with accounting standards.
• Support project stage reviews, ensuring sound financial justification at each milestone.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to projects.
• Oversee project invoicing and revenue recognition in line with contractual milestones.
• Track accounts receivable related to projects and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Act as a trusted advisor to project managers and senior stakeholders.
• Influence project decision-making through clear financial insight and challenge.
• Support reviewing commercial terms and contracts to ensure profitability and risk mitigation.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, optimise costs, and increase project value.
• Champion enhancements to project financial processes, reporting, and tools.
• Drive adoption of digital solutions and automation to improve efficiency and visibility.

Qualifications and Skills

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred.
• Previous experience in project accounting, management accounting, or FP&A.
• Experience working in a project-driven services environment (marine, engineering, construction, IT, professional services, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Strong financial systems knowledge and ability to work with complex data sets.

Terms and Conditions

• Salary: £35,000.00-£55,000.00 per year (Commensurate with experience)
• Working hours: 08:30am to 17:30pm Monday to Friday – Hybrid 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
• Job type: Full time, Permanent
• Private Medical Insurance, Referral Bonus, Eye Care, Discount Card, Techscheme, Cyclescheme, Discounted Gym Membership, Wellness & Fitness, Employee Assistance Programme, Pension, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay. And much more!

The Job Description for this post will be subject to routine review and revision in order to meet the developmental requirements of the company. The post holder may be required to undertake additional appropriate duties as directed and required.