Finance Business Partner (6 month FTC - Hybrid)

Valda Energy Limited; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic energy supplier in Bicester seeks a Finance Business Partner for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role involves delivering financial insights, collaborating with teams, and supporting strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and relevant qualifications, contributing to the company's growth and efficiency.

Benefits

Annual Salary up to £60k

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Complimentary snacks and drinks

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

In-house learning and development

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified with ACA/CIMA/ACCA/ICAS preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in finance business partnering.
• Strong financial modelling experience.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Preparing regular financial reports and analysis.
• Developing business case proposals.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Modelling

Education

ACA

CIMA

ACCA

ICAS

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

The Energy Revolution

Valda Energy is a dynamic and rapidly growing energy supplier based in Bicester, committed to driving business success through smart, reliable energy solutions. Established in 2019 by industry experts, we bring together a diverse combination of talent to foster continuous sustainable growth. We challenge the existing marketplace with our leading, tech-driven, and customer-focused approach. Our passion for innovation and dedication to exceptional service sets us apart.

At Valda Energy, we live by our core values: communicate, collaborate, own it, embrace change, and put the customer first. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and evolving culture. From introducing new benefits to offering structured training opportunities and hosting frequent social events, we ensure our employees thrive.

Perks that Power Your Journey️

• Annual Salary equivalent up to £60k (Pro-rata)
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, plus length of service award up to 30 days (pro-rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidance
• Enjoy an array of complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options in our office
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme where we will match contributions up to 4%
• In-house learning and development team devoted to nurturing your talent, unlocking potential and propelling you towards being your best
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £500), monthly team events, annual company events & recognition awards

How you will Energise Our Team

As part of an evolving and forward-thinking Finance function, we’re looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Finance Business Partner to join our Commercial Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract (hybrid). Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, you’ll play a key role in delivering financial insights, analysis, and strategic advice to support decision-making across the business. You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation to drive Valda’s growth ambitions. The ideal candidate will thrive on supporting new initiatives, enjoy building business cases, presenting investment options, and be comfortable diving into detail while keeping the bigger picture in focus.

Your day to day responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Taking ownership of annual budgets and forecasts whilst collaborating with department heads to develop realistic financial plans that align with company strategy
• Preparing and delivering regular financial reports and analysis, including performance against budgets, forecasts, and KPIs
• Preparing management information, insights & reporting to the senior leadership team, highlighting emerging issues & potential future challenges to drive commercial performance
• Assisting with the development of various strategic & commercial initiatives whilst building business case proposals
• Developing working relationships with key stakeholders across the business and communicating complex financial information clearly and succinctly to non-financial stakeholders
• Ensuring financials are managed in line with business plans for both short and long term
• Providing financial insights into operational efficiency, cost management, and investment decisions
• Evaluating the financial impact of new business opportunities, partnerships, and sales initiatives
  

The Spark we're Looking For

• Fully qualified with a relevant qualification e.g ACA/CIMA/ACCA/ICAS (preferred)
• Demonstrable experience in finance business partnering
• Strong financial modelling (advanced Excel/Google Sheets) experience
• Great analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, issues and recommend actions
• Good interpersonal & influencing skills, ability to engage across various internal functions to develop, get buy-in and deliver outcomes across teams
• Confident presenting data in a meaningful and effective way; understanding the needs of the end users and tailoring presentations to their requirements
• Experience building business cases, presenting and debating investment choices
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, able to support with developing new processes and streamlining existing processes to create efficiencies

If you like the sound of this role, we encourage you to apply even if you aren’t confident that you meet all of the requirements – you may be just who we’re looking for. We are extremely proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. To make your recruitment experience with us accessible to you, we encourage you to let us know if you have any individual requirements. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team on [e-mail]