IT Finance Business Partner

SmartestEnergy; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support IT investments and improve financial rigor. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive business planning and delivering financial targets. Applicants should have experience in large scale projects and hold membership in a professional accounting institute. The company promotes diversity and supports flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a finance business partner, ideally within IT.
• Experience in supporting large scale projects/programs.
• Ex-audit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support IT business in planning, tracking, and reporting financial targets.
• Monitor benefits delivery and produce monthly performance reports.
• Contribute to FP&A processes and review IT investment cases.

Skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Membership of a professional accounting institute (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

We're looking for a Finance Business Partner to support the IT Business in planning, tracking/reporting and delivering its financial targets and to improve the financial rigor on all reporting around it.

You'll be the "go to" finance lead for any support needed by IT business, focusing on IT investment projects. You will be collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of a comprehensive business plan. It includes working with IT and PMO teams to gather data for budgets, forecasts, and long-term planning, as well as reviewing IT investment cases and contributing to FP&A processes.

The position is responsible for monitoring benefits delivery, producing monthly performance and KPI reports, and providing analytical decision support to identify opportunities and risks.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

• Proven experience working as a finance business partner (ideally within IT)/external auditor supporting large scale projects/programs;
• Membership of a professional accounting institute (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) - and PQE;
• Ex-audit experience;
• Financial modelling - basic level, but willing to learn.

What sets us apart?

• Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.

• Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Find out more here.

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What does hybrid working mean to us?

Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human - no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.

Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localize the future of energy? Apply now.

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Department Finance Locations SmartestEnergy Limited - London office - Canary Wharf Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary £75,000 Employment type Full-time

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