Senior Finance Manager - Energy Wholesale

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy group in the UK seeks a Finance Business Partner to drive financial performance within their wholesale market services division. The role involves leading a team, managing financials, and supporting strategic decisions to achieve Net Zero goals. Candidates should possess strong leadership and financial analysis skills, ideally with experience in the energy sector.

Benefits

Healthcare for self and family

Leadership development courses

Online learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a high-performing Finance Business Partnering team.
• Ability to interpret financial impacts of complex industry changes.
• Strong communication skills for conveying complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance by partnering with the Wholesale Market Services business.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team for strategic decision-making.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly forecasts and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Key leadership role within the Customers Finance team.

Trusted Finance Business Partner to the Wholesale Market Services function.

Client Details

A core business line within the energy group's UK Customers Business, focused on helping Britain achieve Net Zero. It provides industry-leading wholesale market services to the energy group's supply and generation units, as well as third-party energy asset owners. The team operates across diverse market segments including residential & business supply, nuclear, renewable & thermal generation, and storage & flexible energy.

Description

• Drive financial performance by partnering with the Wholesale Market Services business to maximize Gross Margin and manage Operating Expenditure.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, delivering expert analysis, insightful reporting, and robust financial challenge to support strategic decision-making and EBITDA growth.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly forecasts, actuals, and balance sheet transactions for Gross Margin and Opex, fostering a culture of continuous improvement using technologies like Robotics and AI.
• Develop the annual four-year medium-term plan, build relationships with senior leaders, and act as a trusted advisor to the WMS Director and Senior Leadership Team. Operate autonomously, influencing and challenging at a senior level to shape strategy and success.

Profile

• Proven experience leading a high-performing Finance Business Partnering team.
• Ability to interpret financial impacts of complex industry changes.
• Strong communication skills for conveying complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Qualified accountant.
• Extensive exposure to the power generation/energy industry.

Job Offer

• Flexible location, with travel to London (Victoria) required.
• Includes healthcare for self and family.
• Supports development through leadership courses, online learning, and skill development opportunities.
• Offers broad experience and insight into the energy group's strategy and operations.
• Fosters a team culture of challenge, innovation, and continuous improvement, emphasizing resilience and cross-training to enable stretch assignments. The team is diverse and committed to high-quality stakeholder service.