Finance Business Partner (FT, PT, Job Share)

As a Finance Business Partner in our Industrial & Commercial (I&C) business you will help produce the core management planning and reporting that is used by the Senior Leadership Team to help steer the business. You will provide analysis and insight to the business, identify opportunities and drive action to optimise commercial outcomes for the I&C business.

Stakeholder relationships: Manage key stakeholder relationships with B-1 and B-2 level across the I&C business.

Insight: Developing KPI analysis, interpretation and communication of actual performance against financial plans, using a sound knowledge of the business to help to drive value-based decision making.

Forecasting: Preparing financial forecasts, informing business strategies and decision making. Provide insight and analysis for gross margin, controllable costs, FTE and operational metrics.

Commercial decision making: Providing sound financial expertise in helping the business leaders optimise commercial decision making.

Risk & opportunities: Full analysis and steering of business risks and opportunities.

Process improvement: Implement efficiency changes in the existing reporting process, and work with the business to enhance financial management reporting.

Governance & Control: Ensure the effective operation of appropriate governance and controls

• You will either have or, be working towards an accountancy qualification – there may also be the opportunity for sponsorship towards an apprenticeship.
• You have excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to deal effectively and confidently with all individuals at all levels of the business.
• You will be confident in identifying opportunities to unlock value and provide effective support. You must also be confident in challenging senior stakeholders.
• You will be comfortable with Influencing the team in how decisions are made
• You will be confident in working to tight deadlines and prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• You have an understanding and experience of core finance processes; management accounting, forecasting and reporting.

• We are keen to appoint the right people, not just based on their past achievements but, also on the potential they show for the future.

  We want to draw on the widest possible range of talents and backgrounds and we will offer strong opportunities for development such as:

• Build your knowledge of the energy industry.
• Develop skills in messaging to different audiences.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.

We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we’re happy to talk flexible working. We offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time, job share and variable start and finishing times

This is a great opportunity to play a lead role in supporting our expanding business and helping to shape the future of energy.
We have a market leading benefits package – it includes a, 26 days’ holiday plus 8 bank holidays, a generous pension scheme and the chance to choose from 20 flexible benefits