Senior Finance Business Partner

12 month fixed-term contract

Salary: £60,601 - £73,963 along with a market leading benefits package

Location: Coventry/Solihull (Hybrid)

You will lead and support finance activities related to new business and strategic projects for City Energy Solutions (CES) heat businesses in the UK. Your key responsibilities will include investment case analysis, performance monitoring and reporting, financial modelling and analytics, and ensuring robust governance and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of business cases and scenarios for the City Energy Solutions (CES) business
• Conduct financial analyses to aid decision-making, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI calculations, and financial modelling
• Implement cost control measures to ensure projects stay within budget, identifying and addressing any financial risks and developing risk mitigation strategies
• Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support decision-making and drive business performance
• Oversee financial planning and forecasting processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support finance activities for CES strategic projects; be a key conduit between the finance and business/project teams coordinating data submissions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders

Here's what you'll be doing

You will lead and support finance activities related to new business and strategic projects for City Energy Solutions (CES) heat businesses in the UK. Your key responsibilities will include investment case analysis, performance monitoring and reporting, financial modelling and analytics, and ensuring robust governance and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of business cases and scenarios for the City Energy Solutions (CES) business
• Conduct financial analyses to aid decision-making, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI calculations, and financial modelling
• Implement cost control measures to ensure projects stay within budget, identifying and addressing any financial risks and developing risk mitigation strategies
• Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to support decision-making and drive business performance
• Oversee financial planning and forecasting processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support finance activities for CES strategic projects; be a key conduit between the finance and business/project teams coordinating data submissions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders

What we need from you

• Proven experience as a Senior Finance Business Partner or similar role
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
• Experience of implementing and managing core financial processes to appropriate level of rigour
• Exceptional relationship building and communication skills with the ability to influence and work effectively across external and internal stakeholders
• Energy, drive, determination and enthusiasm and an ability to work to tight deadlines
• Proficiency in financial management software and advanced MS Excel skills
• Membership of a professional accounting institute (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with PQE

Here’s what you need to know

Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.

Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Let’s discuss how we can work together flexibly.

Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.

Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.

Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.