Actemium Automation Peterborough - Finance Business Partner

Competitive salary + contributory pension + Health Shield cashback plan + VINCI Share Scheme + Bonus + Private Healthcare + EV Car Scheme (subject to eligibility)

About the Role

Actemium Automation Peterborough is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our finance team and support the continued growth of our automation business. You will act as a trusted commercial partner to operational managers, providing financial insight, analysis and decision support to drive profitability, performance and continuous improvement across projects and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide business partnering to operational and commercial teams: act as first point of contact for financial queries, challenge budgets and forecasts, and support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Prepare timely management information, variance analysis and meaningful KPI reporting to highlight performance, risks and opportunities.

• Drive the monthly reporting and forecasting process for assigned business units, ensuring accuracy and clear commentary for senior stakeholders.

• Support project financial control including estimating, job costing, margin analysis, change control, commercial claims and contract performance reviews.

• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards and tools to improve insight and decision support.

• Work with commercial and project teams to set budgets, monitor spend and optimise working capital and cash flow.

• Contribute to month‑end close activities, ensuring reconciliations, accruals and cost allocations are completed in line with group accounting policies.

• Support audit, tax and compliance activities and ensure adherence to internal controls and governance standards.

• Champion continuous improvement and automation of finance processes; share best practice across the regional finance community.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or part‑qualified with strong demonstrable experience in commercial finance.

• Typically 3+ years' experience in a business partnering or commercial finance role, ideally within construction, engineering, manufacturing or project-based environments.

• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, project accounting and financial modelling.

• Confident communicator able to present commercial insight to non-financial stakeholders and influence decision-making.

• Proficient with Excel and experience of ERP/financial systems (experience of SAP desirable but not essential).

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, analytical mindset and ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Team player with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer and site locations as required.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a VINCI Energies or similar multi-site, multi-discipline business.

• Familiarity with project commercial frameworks including NEC/FIDIC or bespoke contract types.

• Understanding of tax, VAT and VAT recovery in construction/engineering environments.

• Experience of the financial aspects of exporting, including knowledge of incoterms, withholding tax and letters of credit.

Working Environment

Based at Actemium Automation Peterborough with regular interaction with site teams and clients. You will join a collaborative finance function and work closely with operations, commercial and project management to support delivery in a safe, quality-driven culture. Flexibility for hybrid working will be considered in line with role requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package including contributory pension, Health Shield cashback plan and VINCI Share Scheme (subject to eligibility).

• Opportunities for professional development and progression within VINCI Energies.

• Supportive, inclusive culture focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence.

• Chance to work on varied projects across industrial automation and build strong cross-functional relationships.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced finance professional with a commercial mindset and a passion for partnering with operational teams, we would like to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short covering letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for the role.

Actemium Automation Peterborough is an equal opportunities employer. All applications are treated confidentially and assessed on merit.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates; however please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment.