Finance Business Partner

Location: 2 days based in the office in Newcastle, UK

Duration: 6 month contract role with potential to be extended to 12 months

Salary: £60-£65k depending on experience

Start date: Immediately or at short notice

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join a growing business operating within the energy sector.

Working as a key member of the leadership team, you will provide financial insight, challenge and support to drive business performance, influence strategic decision-making and help deliver ambitious growth plans.

This role offers a unique blend of strategic business partnering and financial leadership, with responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, commercial support and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

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• Partner with senior operational and commercial leaders to drive business performance
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• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes
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• Deliver insightful financial reporting, analysis and recommendations
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• Support pricing, investment decisions and new business opportunities
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• Drive profitability, cash flow and working capital performance
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• Identify risks, opportunities and areas for operational improvement
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• Ensure robust financial controls, governance and compliance
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• Lead, coach and develop a small finance team
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• Support transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
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About You

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• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
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• Strong Finance Business Partnering and commercial finance experience
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• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
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• Proven experience supporting senior leadership teams
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• Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical capabilities
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• Advanced Excel skills, with Power BI experience desirable
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• Experience in energy, engineering, infrastructure, facilities management or related sectors would be advantageous
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Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business playing a key role in the energy transition, where you'll have real influence over strategic decisions and the opportunity to shape the financial performance of a growing division.

If you're a proactive finance leader who enjoys partnering with the business and driving meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.