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Finance Business Partnering Lead

United Kingdom, Manchester Employment contract · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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About the Role The Lead Finance Business Partnering Energy & Sustainable Cities will lead the finance business partnering function for the BL in the UK, covering the following Service Lines: Nuclear, Water & Energy. This role forms part of the finance team in the UK, reporting to the UK CFO This role will work closely with the Service Lines in the UK to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making, and to ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, reporting and consolidation.

Job Responsibility

  • Leading finance business partnering function for the Energy & Sustainable Cities Service Line in the UK
  • Responsible for the financial and commercial support for the Business Line
  • Providing real-time support and analysis, and aid effective decision-making to the key operational stakeholders
  • Managing and optimising a small team of financial managers and finance leads responsible for Service Line finance
  • Leading the transformation of the Energy & Sustainable Cities Business Line finance function, from system implementation, through to incorporation of acquisitions, to the adoption of a Shared Services-based model
  • Act as a trusted partner to the Business Line Director, in all aspects of financial management, from project invoicing and invoicing guidance, to financial inputs into the bidding process
  • Be responsible to the UK CFO for the financial reporting & compliance of the Business Line
  • Financial support for Merger & Acquisitions activity for the Business Line
  • Oversee the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes
  • End-to-end annual budget preparation and rolling monthly forecasting
  • Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs), providing insights and recommendations for improvement
  • Provide support, insight and challenge around cost control
  • Provide financial insights to support business decisions, including investment evaluations, cost management, and pricing strategies
  • Lead and develop a team of finance managers
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies, and prepare reports for stakeholders
  • Lead annual audit process for E&SC entities
  • Implementation lead of a new finance reporting solution
  • Energy & Sustainable Cities lead on SSC task transition
  • Act as a key player in the continued implementation of the new Operating Model

Requirements

  • A relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in finance business partnering, financial planning & analysis, or a similar role
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior management
  • Experience of business transformation
  • Demonstrable experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail
  • Proficient in financial modelling and analysis tools, as well as ERP and reporting software- Oracle preferred
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities

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