Finance Business Partner

Pontoon; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support the Customer and Network Development division during a period of transition. The role involves providing financial insights, supporting decision-making, and ensuring credible forecasts. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant experienced in planning and budgeting, and has strong analytical and stakeholder management skills. Hybrid work model available with an initial 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with planning, forecasting, and budgeting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a matrix environment.
• Inquisitive, proactive, and self‑starting mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as key Finance contact for the CND Leadership Team.
• Provide financial insight by combining business and performance data.
• Support financial forecasting and performance analysis.
• Assist with process refinement post‑restructure.

Skills

Planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

SAP

PowerPoint

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

Tools

SAP

SAC

Alteryx

PowerBI

Job description

Job Title: Finance Business Partner

Location: Warwick (Hybrid 2 days a week onsite)

Pay Rate: 500 per day via umbrella (inside IR35)

Contract length: Initial 6-month contract (potential to extend)

About the Organisation

This role sits within a major UK infrastructure organisation responsible for operating and maintaining the high-voltage electricity transmission network across England and Wales. The business plays a critical role in enabling the UK9s transition to a net zero energy system by 2050.

Role Overview

This is a hands‑on, flexible Finance Business Partner role supporting the Customer and Network Development (CND) division during a period of transition and restructure. You will work directly with a senior finance lead to provide insight, challenge, and support across forecasting, performance analysis, and financial decision‑making.

Role and Responsibilities

• Act as the key Finance contact for the CND Leadership Team, supporting decision‑making.
• Hold the business accountable from "plan to performance," ensuring forecasts are credible and performance risks are addressed early.
• Provide financial insight by combining business and performance data.
• Ensure investment decisions are financially sound, with clear understanding of accounting and regulatory impacts.
• Navigate ambiguity and prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Respond to ad‑hoc requests efficiently.
• Build strong relationships and balance the needs of finance and business stakeholders.
• Support financial forecasting, review actuals and cost bases, and conduct performance analysis.
• Investigate financial issues and provide actionable insights.
• Assist with process refinement post‑restructure.

Key Skills and Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) with planning, forecasting, and budgeting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a matrix environment.
• High attention to detail and analytical rigour.
• Inquisitive, proactive, and self‑starting mindset.
• Ability to synthesise large datasets and conduct robust analysis.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with SAP and SAC essential; Alteryx and PowerBI are a plus.
• Financial modelling and data analysis experience.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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