Senior Finance Business Partner

Goodman Masson; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Masson is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner for an Energy/Technology business. The role is hybrid with 3 days in the office, starting September/October, and an initial 6-month fixed-term contract with potential to go permanent.

The focus is on partnering with senior leaders, delivering insights, and driving commercial performance. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with 3+ years post-qualification experience and proven ability to translate data into strategic

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a commercial finance role, partnering with senior stakeholders and operational leaders.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience influencing senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present financial performance, forecasts, and insights to the senior leadership team to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with operational teams to analyse and drive commercial performance across the business.
• Support long-term planning and develop robust business cases for growth.
• Collaborate with operations to understand performance, identify risks, and uncover opportunities to optimise results.
• Drive commercial outcomes in partnership with the executive team.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Financial insight

Stakeholder management

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner - Energy / Technology

Start: September/October | Hybrid Working | 3 days in office

Salary £80,000k

6 months

A well known Energy Tech business are looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their team on an initial 6-month fixed term contract, with potential to become permanent for the right individual.

This is a commercially focused role suited to a qualified accountant with a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience and a strong background in business partnering with senior operational and leadership teams. The successful candidate will be a key driver in supporting strategic decision‑making and delivering insight to improve commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present financial performance, forecasts, and insights to the senior leadership team to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with operational teams to analyse and drive commercial performance across the business.
• Support long‑term planning and contribute to the development of robust business cases to enable business growth.
• Collaborate closely with operations to understand performance, identify risks, and uncover opportunities to optimise results.
• Play an active role in driving commercial outcomes and supporting strategic initiatives in partnership with the executive team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least 3 years PQE (likely more)
• Proven experience in a commercial finance role, working in close partnership with senior stakeholders and operational leaders.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insight.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience influencing senior leadership.