Finance Business Partner

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Car allowance

Virtual GP access

Mental health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced maternity pay

Social committees

Qualification support

Job summary

Ipsum Utilities Limited in Yeovil is seeking a Finance Business Partner to deliver high-quality MI and commercial insight for strategic decision-making. You will work closely with the Divisional Finance Director and the MD, supporting financial reporting and working capital management.

This full-time permanent role is based mainly in Yeovil with occasional travel to other sites. The ideal candidate has ACA/ACCA/CIMA credentials and a proactive, commercially minded approach.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA professional with sharp analytical mind and commercial focus.
• Strong analytical mind and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfort with financial data, reporting controls and working capital management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality management information and commercial insight to support decisions.
• Prepare accurate financial data, maintain strong controls and manage working capital.
• Lead and support divisional projects such as system integrations and acquisition activity.
• Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA professional

Job description

Location: Yeovil(BA21 5BU) – with travel to other sites

Employment type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Depending on experience plus Car Allowance

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GPand Mental health support & counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Active local social committees

About the role…

As Finance Business Partner, you’ll work closely with the Divisional Finance Director to deliver high-quality Management Information (MI) and commercial insight that supports strategic decision-making.

You’ll play a key role in preparing accurate financial data, maintaining strong controls, and ensuring tight management of working capital—contributing directly to both divisional success and wider group investment. This is a highly visible role, partnering with the MD and senior leadership team to drive performance through clear, actionable financial reporting.

This is a full-time permanent role and will be mostly based from our office in Yeovil, with occasional travel to other offices.

As a Finance Business Partner, you will…

Partner with the local MD and senior leadership team to deliver relevant management information

Collaborate with finance and commercial teams across the group to ensure control compliance

Manage working capital, including cashflow preparation, WIP control, and billing process improvements

Maintain key tax control accounts and oversee payroll processes for finance sign‑off

Lead and support divisional projects, such as system integrations and acquisition activity

Ensure best practice controls are followed and continuously improved

Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process

Act as a senior leader within the division, mentoring and supporting junior team members

About you…

We’re looking for a fully qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA professional with a sharp analytical mind and a forward-thinking approach to data. You have a genuine interest in the commercial side of finance and enjoy using your creativity to solve problems and add value. Building strong relationships comes naturally to you, and you know how to influence and gain buy‑in from stakeholders at all levels.

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