Financial Planning & Analysis Business Partner

IMServ Europe Ltd; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Financial Planning & Analysis Business Partner

IMServ is one of the UK's leading data collection and energy metering experts, delivering award-winning services to more customers in more locations, meeting industry targets, and setting a benchmark for excellence. We offer a range of specialist metering technology for electricity, gas, and water, along with highly accurate energy data collection services. All of this is complemented by an easy-to-view online data management, analysis, and reporting software.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• The Financial Planning & Analysis Business Partner will provide financial analysis, tools, and insights to challenge thinking, enable more informed decisions, and drive the strategy, performance, and sustainability of the organization.
• The role will work closely with dedicated divisional areas within IMServ Europe Limited to act as a trusted advisor, providing real-time support to the Executive and Leadership Teams, adding value to influence decision-making, and serving as a pivotal contact point for financial planning and analysis activities within the Finance department.
• The role will support finance projects, including building business cases with the PMO team, preparing and presenting change investments to business leaders, stakeholders, project sponsors, and customers, monitoring associated costs and benefits, and identifying risks and opportunities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage divisional financial data for the company's consolidated budget and forecasting process.
• Develop forward-looking financial reports, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending actions to mitigate or maximize outcomes.
• Partner with, challenge, lead, and support core stakeholders, including the Executive and Senior Leadership Team, to deliver value-creating commercial insights and improve business performance aligned with corporate and program objectives.
• Lead the management of divisional financial data for the consolidated company budget and projections, collaborating with the wider Finance Business Partnering Team to report financial performance.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with post-qualification experience in FP&A.
• Extensive experience in producing consolidated budgets and forecasts, with knowledge of implementing new systems and driver-led planning.
• Proficiency in Power BI.
• Proven experience with double-entry bookkeeping, internal controls, accounting standards, and principles.
• Experience working with KPIs, data analysis, and corporate balanced scorecards to support decision-making.
• Experience in a Private Equity-owned business environment.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Annual leave Buy & Sell scheme.
• Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Contributions.
• Life Assurance up to 6x Base Salary.
• Subsidised Health and Dental cover.
• Contributions towards Eye Tests and Glasses.
• In-office & Out-of-office social events.
• Retailer Discounts Platform.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Reward & Recognition programs.

(Length of service & T&Cs apply)

Our people are our main asset. We strive to ensure they remain happy, competitive, and fulfilled—helping to propel our business forward and maintain our customer-centric and competitive edge. We are proud to be the UK’s leading and growing energy data collection and meter operations service provider.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of IMServ’s success. As we grow, we remain committed to ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our business and recruitment practices. We recognize the industry’s traditional lack of diversity and are eager to encourage applications from a broad and inclusive group. A balanced workforce fosters collaboration, innovation, entrepreneurship, and a sense of ownership.

These are the key drivers of our business that our customers rely on us for.

(Please note that we reserve the right to close this position before the advertised closing date.)