Senior Finance Business Partner - UK Nordics in Birmingham

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation, supporting water and energy security and driving the use of circular technologies.

About the role

We are looking for a commercially minded Senior Finance Business Partner to support our Services business across the UK & Nordics region. In this strategic role, you will combine deep financial expertise with strong business acumen to guide decision‑making, improve performance, and ensure financial insights are embedded at every level of the organisation. The role can be based at our Birmingham or Leeds facilities.

What you’ll do

• Develop and review strategic plans at a regional, business unit, or divisional level, providing financial insights to support long‑term growth and business strategies.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive performance management frameworks for cross‑functional and geographically diverse teams.
• Manage major capital programmes and oversee costing, pricing and profitability modelling.
• Partner with senior leaders, shaping strategy and ensuring financial alignment with business goals.
• Support project reviews and provide expert financial guidance through the full project lifecycle.

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar.
• 7–10 years’ experience in a leadership role in finance or business planning, ideally within the industrial, engineering services or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong stakeholder‑management skills with the ability to influence senior decision‑makers.
• Excellent communication skills, translating complex financial insights for non‑financial audiences.
• Advanced MS Office skills; experience with Tagetik, Qlik Sense or ERP systems is a plus.

What we offer you

• Chance to make a significant impact and drive global strategy.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.
• Competitive salary package with attractive benefits, pension scheme, and employee assistance program.
• Exciting opportunities for professional growth and advancement in a dynamic and evolving industry.

If you’re a strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a passion for partnering with leadership to drive performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Sulzer is an equal‑opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.