FP&A Business Partner - Enabling Services
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BAM UK&I are recruiting an FP&A Business Partner – Enabling Services
The FP&A Business Partner – Enabling Services is a key role within the finance function, acting as a trusted partner to the Divisional Leadership Team (DLT) to support strategic and operational decision-making.
The role is responsible for financial planning and performance management across Enabling Services, going beyond the production of numbers to provide clear, forward-looking insight, robust analysis, and constructive challenge. It ensures complex financial information is translated into clear, compelling narratives and visualisation that enable understanding and action. It enables senior stakeholders to understand performance drivers, optimise costs, and make informed decisions that drive value.
Through strong business partnering, the role ensures financial considerations are embedded in day-to-day operations and strategic discussions, fostering accountability and performance ownership across the business.
Making Possible
In addition, the role contributes to continuous improvement across finance by enhancing processes, systems, and data capabilities, while championing behaviours aligned to BAM’s values of Sustainability, Inclusive, Reliable, Ownership and Collaborative.
Accountabilities
Ensure monthly, quarterly reporting and forecasting timelines and requirements are met by partnering with Cost centre managers and Divisional Leadership Team
Establish the OP planning cycle, ownership, management and communication of the timetable, templates and supporting guidance
Delivery of clear, timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting and analysis
Driving cost discipline and financial performance across enabling services
Acting as a trusted business partner to Functional Directors and the Divisional Leadership Team
Providing constructive challenge and decision support on costs, investments, and strategic initiatives
Ensuring robust financial governance and adherence to IFRS and BAM Accounting Guidelines and policies
Leading continuous improvement across FP&A processes, systems, and reporting
Supporting strategic planning, scenario modelling, and long-term value creation
Promoting a culture aligned to BAM values and behaviours.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Facilitate all aspects of financial planning, budgeting (OP), and forecasting processes for Enabling Services.
Develop and maintain P&L forecasts, cost forecasts, and cash flow outlooks
Build and enhance financial models to support planning and decision-making
Support long-range planning and target setting aligned to strategic objectives
Performance Analysis & Insight
Provide clear, decision-ready financial insight and storytelling for senior stakeholders
Analyse performance against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities
Link ESG data and other non-financial data to financial data to interpret and understand the data for reporting purposes where required for enabling services.
Deliver forward-looking analysis, including scenario and sensitivity modelling
Translate complex data into actionable business insights
Reporting
Ensure timely and accurate month-end reporting and financial submissions
Maintain high-quality management information aligned to business objectives
Ensure compliance with internal controls, IFRS, and BAM Accounting Guidelines
Drive consistency and standardisation in reporting outputs
Business Partnering
Act as a strategic partner to Divisional Leadership and senior stakeholders
Provide insight and challenge to support cost efficiency and value delivery
Support development of business cases, investment appraisals, and ROI analysis
Build strong cross-functional relationships and improve financial accountability
Support and contribute to Functions Leadership Team discussions by building financial understanding, translating insights into clear language, and enabling more informed, confident decision-making across Enabling Services.
Technology, Data & Continuous Improvement
Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting automation, and data visualisation
Develop dashboards and tools to enhance insight and accessibility
Support ERP transformation and process optimisation initiatives
Champion a data-driven, continuous improvement mindset
Risk, Control & Assurance
Support audit processes and ensure compliance with BAM control frameworks
Maintain strong financial governance and control disciplines
Contribute to risk identification and mitigation within enabling functions
Your team
To be based from our London office on a 3 day per week hybrid basis
What’s in it for you?
In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package which could include:
⦁ Competitive salary
⦁ A wide range of family friendly policies
⦁ 8% matched pension contributions
⦁ Private healthcare
⦁ Life assurance
⦁ 26 days holiday
⦁ 2 wellbeing days
⦁ 1 volunteering day
⦁ Personal and professional development
⦁ Flexible benefit pot
What do you bring to the role?
Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- 15 years + proven experience in FP&A, business partnering, or financial control roles
- Experience working in complex, matrix organisations (construction/infrastructure desirable)
- Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
- Experience with SAP S4 HANA ERP systems and financial reporting tools
Technical Competencies
- Strong financial planning and analysis capability
- Advanced modelling, forecasting, and scenario analysis skills
- Understanding of IFRS and financial control frameworks
- Data analytics and visualisation (e.g. Power BI or similar)
- Process improvement and systems mindset
About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
The application process
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in Making Possible"
For more information or an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Paul Howes, Recruitment Manager: paul.howes@bam.com
Closing date of 24th June
