Finance Business Partner

Electricity North West; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the North West is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career in the fast-changing electricity industry. You will support management accounting, financial planning, and business partnering, while benefiting from a range of training and development opportunities. The company offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a supportive team environment, emphasizing career development and diversity.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee rewards discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant working toward CIMA or ACCA.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficient in IT and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support production of management accounts and financial statements.
• Assist in annual business plan and financial analysis.
• Provide financial analysis and decision support to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Numerical Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Degree-level qualification

AAT

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.

A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine, who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

The Finance team has an opportunity for a Finance Business Partner in Preston.

We currently have an opportunity within our finance team for a part-qualified finance business partner, whilst providing study support for a professional finance qualification (CIMA or ACCA). As well as working with and learning from a great team, you'll also benefit from a range of training and development opportunities.

The finance function leads and advises on the overall strategic and operational management of Electricity North West, providing a range of services to the business covering; performance analysis, critical insight and decision support. We aim to deliver exceptional service to our customers and stakeholders at an efficient cost.

This role will appeal to a part-qualified accountant who wishes to develop a career in finance and has an interest in the fast-changing electricity industry. Depending on your background and business needs, we are looking for a motivated, rounded part-qualified accountant working toward qualification in either CIMA or ACCA.

Principal Responsibilities Of The Role

1. Management Accounting & Transactional Processing
   Supporting the production of management accounts for internal and shareholder reporting. This includes understanding double entry posting and reconciliation of balances, supporting processing of supplier and customer billing, credit control, and reconciliation activities.
2. Financial Planning & Analysis
   Assisting in the preparation of the annual business plan, financial statements, analysis of costs/revenues, cash flow, and development of the Corporate Performance Management system and reports.
3. Business Partnering
   Working closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial analysis and decision support, ensuring strong financial control and supporting business performance improvements.
4. Risk, Control and Assurance
   Supporting internal assurance and risk management activities, and providing ongoing assurance to the Audit Committee and key stakeholders on the internal controls and risk management environment.

Who We Are Looking For

• A degree-level qualification of 2:1 or above in a relevant discipline or preferably AAT.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret data.
• Commitment to career development.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels and influence accordingly.
• Results-focused with the ability to prioritize and deliver timely outcomes.
• Strong team player, capable of independent thinking and action.
• Proficient in IT and MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a customer focus.

What We’re Offering

We offer a competitive salary, a supportive and passionate team environment, and benefits including:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Discounts through our employee rewards portal
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Professional development opportunities

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. For support with your application or adjustments, contact our Recruitment team at [e-mail] or 0845 366 0092 (option 2).

Pre-employment checks include references, medical appointment, DBS (BS7858) checks, and a drug & alcohol test. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies; any received will be deemed the property of Electricity North West, with no fee payable.