Finance Business Partner

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join a growing business in the energy sector. Working as a key member of the leadership team, you will provide financial insight, challenge and support to drive performance and influence strategic decisions.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong finance business partnering and commercial finance experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proven experience supporting senior leadership teams.
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical capabilities.

Required skills

• Excel (advanced).
• Power BI.

What we offer

• Competitive salary £60‑£65k per year.
• Opportunity to influence strategic decisions in the energy transition.
• Hybrid working with two days on‑site in Newcastle.
• Potential contract extension up to 12 months.