via Reed · 21 September 2026 ·13 days ago

Finance Business Partner

Reed
Bradley Stoke Full-time GBP 70,000 – 80,000
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Reed Finance are working with a leading engineering company recruiting for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner who thrives on influencing investment decisions and partnering with operational teams.

What's on Offer?

  • Salary up to £80,000 + bonus and competitive benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • High-profile role with exposure to Executive and Board-level stakeholders

  • Opportunity to influence major capital investment decisions

  • Clear scope to add value across a large, complex operation

The Role

Working closely with Engineering, Operations and Senior Finance leaders, you will lead the planning, forecasting and governance of capital expenditure across a significant UK asset base.

You'll provide financial insight and challenge on major investment decisions, support long-term asset lifecycle planning, and ensure capital projects deliver maximum operational and commercial value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the annual capex budgeting and forecasting process

  • Develop and maintain long-term asset lifecycle investment plans

  • Partner with engineering and operational teams on investment decisions

  • Build and review business cases for major capital projects

  • Perform investment appraisals including NPV, IRR and payback analysis

  • Monitor project performance and benefits realisation

  • Prepare reporting and recommendations for senior leadership and board review

  • Drive continuous improvement in forecasting, planning and reporting processes

About You
  • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

  • Strong Finance Business Partnering experience

  • Experience managing capital expenditure budgets and forecasts

  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

  • Confident presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders

  • Background within engineering, manufacturing, energy, utilities, infrastructure or another capital-intensive environment would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional looking to play a key role in shaping strategic investment decisions within a growing and ambitious business.

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