Assistant Finance Business Partner

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly project and management accounts.
• Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Help monitor project performance, including revenue, costs and provisions.
• Collaborate with the Project Operations Team to support project delivery.
• Contribute to financial reporting and monthly commentary for project leadership teams.
• Support project approvals, closures, and governance processes.
• Assist with journal postings, invoicing and month‑end activities.
• Liaise with regional and group finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Produce ad‑hoc analysis, reports and presentations as required.

• Organised, approachable, and confident working with both financial and non‑financial stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with financial systems.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative and able to use initiative.
• Previous experience in a similar finance role, ideally supporting management accounts and month‑end processes.

• Experience with in professional services, engineering or construction sectors.
• Familiarity with systems such as Agresso or Deltek Vantagepoint.
• AAT qualification (or working towards) or equivalent experience.

At Buro Happold, we believe in creating a better, more sustainable world. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and excellence, and you will have a supportive environment where your contributions make a real difference.

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Attractive salary and benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits such as cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans and corporate discounts.
• Enhanced parenthood leave policies.
• 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month.
• Strong commitment to continuous development with learning and development programmes.
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions.
• Commitment to wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities.
• Supportive and inclusive environment with social and outreach activities, mentoring and an international culture.

Buro Happold values individuals’ flexible approaches to working patterns and welcomes applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers. We are committed to changing the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and encourage anyone who feels under‑represented to apply. We embrace difference to develop innovative and elegant solutions.