Finance Business Partner

Scotia Gas Networks; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SGN is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support business areas with planning, budgeting and financial analysis. You will develop business cases, provide insights and challenge assumptions to improve financial performance.

You will lead budgeting and forecasting, monitor variances, and present clear narratives to senior stakeholders. The role emphasises cost control, value for money, and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Strong financial modelling and Excel abilities.
• Experience partnering with business units and driving value.
• Experience in regulated or large organisations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate business cases with cost/benefit analyses.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and medium-term planning.
• Provide management reporting with narrative and recommendations.
• Monitor performance against budgets and identify risks and opportunities.
• Support audit processes and ensure financial controls.

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel skills

Power BI

Tableau

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Key responsibilities

• business plans, assumptions, and investment proposals
• Support the development and evaluation of business cases, including cost/benefit and return on investment analysis
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and medium term planning processes for assigned areas
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities
• Produce clear, insightful management reporting with narrative and recommendations
• Analyse trends, drivers, and variances to explain performance and influence outcomes
• Develop and track KPIs and performance metrics aligned to business objectives
• Provide scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support key decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve cost control, efficiency, and value for money
• Support cost transformation and productivity initiatives
• Ensure robust financial controls are embedded within operational processes
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and internal controls
• Support audit processes
• and respond to audit queries as required
• Promote strong financial discipline and accountability across the business
• Build credible, collaborative relationships with non finance stakeholders
• Act as the primary finance contact for assigned business areas
• Present financial information clearly to both financial and non financial audiences
• Contribute to the development of finance processes, systems, and reporting
• Support automation and improved use of data and analytics
• Mentor or support junior finance team members where applicable

What you will need

• Strong commercial acumen and business understanding
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence, challenge, and communicate with senior stakeholders
• Strong financial modelling and Excel skills (Power BI/Tableau desirable)
• Clear, confident communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a finance business partnering, management accounting, or commercial finance role
• Experience supporting operational or service based teams
• Experience in a regulated, infrastructure, utilities, or large complex organisation
• Experience with strategic planning, investment appraisal, or transformation programmes

About SGN

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net-zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

With over 85 years of experience behind us, we're leading the way in energy delivery.SGN manage the network that distributes natural and green gas to 5.9 million homes and businesses across Scotlandand the south of England. Whoever your supplier is, our pipes deliver gas safely, reliably and efficientlyto every one of our customers. It's your gas, in our network.

At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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