Finance Business Partner

Bryt Energy Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks a Finance professional for a vital role in the Financial Planning & Analysis team. The chosen candidate will manage financial projections, support budget development, and collaborate with various departments to enhance cost management strategies. This position promises significant contributions toward driving positive transformations within the company while offering opportunities for professional development in a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar industry.
• Experience with financial business planning.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning models and produce management information.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitoring operational costs.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to guide business decisions.

Skills

Analytical

Numerate

Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Qualified CIMA/ACCA

Part qualified candidates considered

Job description

Birmingham, we operate a Hybrid working policy and employees are required to be in the Birmingham office a minimum of 2 days per week

Hours:

Full time Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week

The role is a key part of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, reporting to the FP&A Manager and is focussed on producing the financial business plan; updating quarterly forecasts and delivering insightful financial analysis to guide business decisions.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

The position is intended to support the Finance function by having principal responsibility for managing planning models, producing management information and liaising with department managers to identify risks to operational costs of the business.

The FP&A team has a key role to play at Bryt Energy, always looking for innovative ways to support the business to achieve their strategic goals and navigate the UK energy transition to a net zero grid. You can expect to contribute to positive change within our business and for our customers and receive the flexibility and development to enable this.

YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Production of quarterly reforecasts and annual budget, with ownership for the complex revenue and statement projection models, with responsibility for continuous improvement as our business requirements evolve.
• Working autonomously with senior stakeholders to translate our company strategy into the finance business plan, supported with sensitivity and scenario modelling.
• Overseeing production of operational cost budgets, monitoring performance and educating the business on recognised cost control methodologies, making recommendations to adjust budgeting and procurement policies where needed.
• Production and communication of financial management information that is intended for stakeholders within Bryt Energy and our Group finance team.
• Working with the Commercial team to understand gross margin variances andproviding recommendations for KPIs to reduce risk exposure.
• Supporting other tasks managed by the team as and when required, including refreshing company performance reports.
• Analysis of profitability of new channels and products.
• Development and assessment of business cases for new products/projects.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Capable of working autonomously with a desire to achieve results.
• Adaptable to change and willingness to shape our business processes to better serve our customers.
• Highly analytical and numerate.
• Be a confident and clear communicator to internal stakeholders at all levels to achieve desired results with strong teamwork being maintained.
• Able to explain financial concepts to non-finance staff.
• Confidence in problem solving and being able to clearly articulate the issue and identify and drive forward solutions.
• Experience of working in periods of change with high levels of adaptability.
• Flexible hands-on and structured approach, and with high personal integrity and trust through all working practices undertaken.
• Proactive and energetic approach, with a positive attitude and an ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to challenge stakeholders in areas of underperformance, with the ability to influence and make recommendations for improvements.

Education and training:

• Qualified CIMA/ACCA professional finance qualification. Consideration will also be made for Part qualified candidates with appropriate experience.
• 2+ years’ experience of working in a similar industry.

Abilities and Skills:

• Capable of working autonomously with a desire to achieve results.
• Adaptable to change and willingness to shape our business processes to better serve our customers.
• Highly analytical and numerate.
• Be a confident and clear communicator to internal stakeholders at all levels to achieve desired results with strong teamwork being maintained.
• Able to explain financial concepts to non-finance staff
• Confidence in problem solving and being able to clearly articulate the issue and identify and drive forward solutions.
• Experience of working in periods of change with high levels of adaptability.
• Flexible hands-on and structured approach, and with high personal integrity and trust through all working practices undertaken.
• Proactive and energetic approach, with a positive attitude and an ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to challenge stakeholders in areas of underperformance, with the ability to influence and make recommendations for improvements.