Finance Business Partner

Pure Data Centres Group Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data centre organization based in London is seeking a qualified finance professional to manage financial operations and budgeting for data centre projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, analytical, and financial modelling skills, with a commitment to sustainability. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Private medical insurance

Enhanced annual leave

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Mental health and wellbeing support

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Several years' experience operating at a qualified level in finance business partnering or project finance roles.
• Strong track record in finance business partnering or project finance.
• Experience in audit liaison, compliance, and investor/lender reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Directors to ensure financial alignment with business objectives.
• Track and report capital expenditure against budget.
• Produce board-level reporting packs and present financial performance.

Skills

communication

collaboration

innovation

continuous improvement

leadership

financial insight

stakeholder management

Excel

Oracle

problem-solving

Education

Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

ERP system proficiency

Job description

Job Description

Join us on our mission to make the world a better place...

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make the most of your skills and talents in an organisation that's serious about sustainability?

About Us

We are an innovation driven digital infrastructure organisation of industry leading experts in intelligent design, engineering, security, science, research, and sustainability. Headquartered in London (UK), with over 500MW of IT capacity live or under development, we develop and operate sustainable data centres for some of the world's largest technology companies, across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.

We believe in data centres for good - creating employment opportunities, using our resources to support local communities, and investing in environmental restoration.

Irrespective of which area you work in there's a common thread that binds everyone at Pure DC together. We're passionate about always improving the way we are working, operating and developing.

Our goal is to use intelligent design of data centre infrastructure to improve the planet, society and the communities we operate in. Being sustainable makes a lot of sense, our customers want to develop sustainably, and we do too. We recognise and take responsibility for the environmental impact of our data centres and that's why our in-house design, construction and sustainability teams are working together to reduce emissions associated with our activities and supply chain.

About you

We would love to hear from you if you are:

• Curious, analytical and great at solving problems
• Exceptional at building strong working relationships with team members and across a range of stakeholders
• Flexible and adaptable team player with a can-do attitude
• Able to undertake a variety of activities with a substantial degree of personal responsibility and autonomy.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing

This role involves close collaboration with Project Directors, Delivery, and Operations teams to ensure that financials align with key project milestones and broader business objectives. You will be responsible for maintaining the quality and accuracy of day-to-day financial operations. A core aspect of the position is tracking and reporting capital expenditure against budget, forecasting future cash flow requirements, maintaining strong cost control, and ensuring accountability for variances while providing early visibility of any risks to the project budget.

You will jointly manage the investment model with the Asset Management team, regularly updating, challenging, and refining it to reflect evolving project economics and support asset profitability. Leading the monthly reporting process for both capital expenditure and operating P&L performance, you will translate complex financial data into clear and actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

The role includes producing board-level reporting packs and presenting financial performance to shareholders and executives. You will collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders on all financial matters related to data centres under construction and in operation. In doing so, you will serve as a commercial sounding board for delivery teams and challenge key assumptions where necessary.

You will also take responsibility for managing audit and lender reporting obligations, ensuring both accuracy and timeliness. Additionally, you will drive improvements in systems, controls, and reporting through Oracle, streamlining core finance processes for greater efficiency and clarity.

While the role does not include direct line management responsibilities, you will lead financial workstreams and cross-functional initiatives. Key internal relationships include Project Delivery, Operations, Asset Management, FP&A, Treasury, and the CFO. You will also work closely with external parties such as lenders, auditors, and other financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

Key skills:

• communication: proven ability to effectively engage and communicate (both written and verbal) with diverse stakeholders across all levels. (R)
• collaboration: demonstrated success in leveraging teamwork to deliver results, fostering a culture of empowerment, and adding value within and beyond the immediate team. (R)
• innovation: skilled in problem-solving, with a track record of identifying opportunities for responsible improvement within processes and outcomes, leveraging influence to drive change. (R)
• continuous improvement: committed to ongoing development of both personal and team skills, resulting in enhanced performance and contributing to broader business success. (R)
• leadership: strong leadership through self-awareness, leading by example, and guiding others on their journey, with a focus on responsibility and impact. (R)

Additional capabilities:

• Financial insight and commercial acumen, particularly in capex-heavy environments (R)
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across finance and non-finance functions (R)
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills (R)
• ERP system proficiency (Oracle preferred); experience driving automation and efficiency (R)
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex data for strategic use (R)
• Strong problem-solving mindset, able to challenge constructively and guide better decisions (R)
• Communication: You can demonstrate experience/capability to engage and communicate effectively (spoken and written) across diverse stakeholder groups. (R)
• Collaboration: You can demonstrate how you use have used collaboration to effectively deliver, and to create and/or contribute to wider team empowerment and value. (R)
• Innovation: You can demonstrate how you have used problem solving to identify opportunities to responsibly improve ways of working and/or established outcomes, within your scope of influence (R)
• Continuous Improvement: You can demonstrate how you have invested in developing you own (and others) skills, experience, and output. And how this has contributed to personal and/or wider business value. (R)
• Leadership: You can demonstrate how through your understanding of your own personal impact and responsibility, that you have led by example and brought others along with you on the journey. (R)

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Several years' experience operating at a qualified level in finance business partnering or project finance roles.

Experience

• Strong track record in finance business partnering or project finance (R)
• Background in infrastructure, real estate, data centres or energy preferred (D)
• Proven success in capital management, investment modelling, and project reporting (R)
• Experience in audit liaison, compliance, and investor/lender reporting (R)

Note: The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment screening to BS7858:2019, or national equivalent. (Covers: Confirmation of identity, legal right to work, financial probity, criminal history and associations with proscribed organisations). It is the policy of Pure DC that all individuals have a responsibility for the security and protection of company's Information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.

What's in it for You?

• A mission-led and inclusive team environment
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Private medical insurance (for you and your family)
• Enhanced annual leave + your birthday off
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme and life insurance
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Everyone's Welcome

Pure is a place where everyone belongs. We champion inclusion and welcome diverse perspectives. If you don't meet every requirement but feel excited about the role, we'd still love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at puredc.com/careers
If you require an alternative method or adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact: [e-mail]