Finance Business Partner

ENWL; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK utility company is seeking a Finance Business Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in the North West. This role supports the Digital & Technology teams, offering a salary between £52,000-£57,000, depending on experience. The successful candidate will deliver financial support, produce business cases, and manage reporting. The company promotes inclusion and embraces diversity in its workforce, aiming to create a workplace where all employees can thrive.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave increasing with length of service

Private Healthcare

Employee rewards portal offering discounts

Market-leading contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in business partnering is preferable but applications are encouraged from those aiming to transition into this area.

Responsibilities

• Provide full financial support to the Directorate senior and wider management team.
• Produce business cases, financial reports, and forecasts.
• Manage month-end processes, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Strong financial reporting skills

Ability to deliver to deadlines

Drive for change and continuous improvement

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)

Job description

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

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.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

A Fantastic Opportunity : Finance Business Partner

12 Month FTC

Preston / Salford

Are you looking for a Finance Business Partnering role in the North West? If so SP Electricity North West are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join us on a 12 month FTC - salary between £52,000-£57,000 dependent on experience to support our Digital & Technology teams. The role will be based across our Preston, Salford and Manchester offices with occasional travel to other locations.

As the Finance Business Partner for Digital & Technology you will be supporting the Lead FBP on delivering full financial support to the Directorate senior and wider management team, including production of business cases, financial, managerial and regulatory reports and forecasts.

In your first few weeks in this Business Partner role, you can expect to:

• Meet your stakeholders and peers - relationship building is critical
• Work closely with the Lead BP to gain an understanding of current performance and 2026 targets
• Take ownership of your role month end, forecasting, report building and variance analysis will be top of the list
• Understand how our financial models and MI works to enable you to maximise data opportunities

The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria :

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)
• Experience in business partnering is preferable but encourage those who want to make the first move into this area to apply
• Strong financial reporting skills.
• Ability to deliver to deadlines
• Drive for change and continuous improvement.

What we’re offering

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2).

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Financial checks, and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.