Strategic Finance Business Partner, Energy & Infrastructure

Cedar Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Recruitment is seeking a Finance Business Partner in London for a PE-backed energy and infrastructure business. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting and turning financial data into actionable commercial insights.

You will partner with commercial and operational leaders to improve project performance, margins, cash generation and working capital, with hands-on involvement in complex contracts.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in infrastructure, construction, rail or contract-/project-led environments.
• Ability to analyse complex contracts and drive financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Leading budgeting and quarterly forecasting across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Providing clear insight into contract and project performance.
• Challenging commercial assumptions, forecasts, risks and opportunities.
• Participating in monthly contract reviews and driving greater financial accountability.
• Owning divisional cash-flow forecasting and improving billing, collections and cash lock-up.
• Supporting the integration of acquired businesses and embedding consistent financial processes.

Skills

Finance Business Partnering

Commercial finance

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Cedar Recruitment is seeking a Finance Business Partner in London for a PE-backed energy and infrastructure business. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting and turning financial data into actionable commercial insights.

You will partner with commercial and operational leaders to improve project performance, margins, cash generation and working capital, with hands-on involvement in complex contracts.