Finance Business Partner - Project Finance

About the Role LUC’s finance team is collaborative, supportive and focused on continuous improvement. The team is based across our London, Bristol, Sheffield and Glasgow offices and supports the whole of LUC. This role is ideal for someone in their early career pursuing an accountancy qualification, with study support provided. You will report to the Finance Manager and gain hands-on experience. The role is based in Bristol and offers a hybrid working model, with a minimum of two days in the office. There will also be travel required to visit sites, client offices and other office locations. The position involves partnering directly with Project Managers and Directors to oversee project finances and lead regular reviews to ensure strong financial performance. There is an opportunity to participate in the Employee Ownership Trust, giving staff ownership of the business. The role supports the delivery of environmental projects and climate action. What You'll Do

• Partner with Project Managers and Directors to set up and manage project financials in line with LUC procedures, ensuring strong financial governance and control.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, ensuring project teams have accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information to support decision-making.
• Taking a proactive role in managing the financial performance of large and complex projects.
• Leading monthly reviews of work-in-progress (WIP), providing challenge, insight, and recommendations to optimise project performance and cash flow.
• Delivering targeted training and ongoing support to non-finance staff, improving financial understanding.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Analysing and interpreting project profitability, providing actionable insights to drive improved margins and operational efficiency.
• Providing flexible & value-added finance support to the wider business and produce high-quality financial and management reports.
• The role includes the opportunity to share and participate actively in the management and ownership of the business through the Employee Ownership Trust. What We're Looking For
• Essential: AAT level 4 qualification (or be in the final stages of completion) and looking to progress towards professional qualification.
• Confident using Excel and used to handling large amounts of data.
• Desirable: Experience in using accounting systems (Sage, Xero) – on the job training will be provided.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Travel to site visits and client offices may be required. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: £28,875 - £31,500 FTE (Dependent on experience).
• Location: Bristol, with hybrid working (minimum two days in the office per week).
• Flexible working options available, including part-time hours (minimum 30 hours per week).
• Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) participation opportunities.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all people-related activities. About the Company LUC is an employee-owned company focused on addressing the climate emergency and delivering positive impact. We value collaboration, sustainability and empowering our people to help shape better places for nature, people and places.