At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial planning and decision-making for Product & Engineering teams.
- Company: Innovative software company in the utility sector with a hybrid working policy.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to excellence, passion, integrity, and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by providing financial insights that drive strategic decisions.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in FP&A and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
Department: Finance
Reports To: FP&A Manager
Work Location: Chorley - Hybrid
Hours of Work: 37.5
Position Type: Full-Time
Rate Type: Salary
Grade: 6
SUMMARY
We are an innovative and market-leading software & services company based in Chorley serving clients in the utility sector ranging from new entrants to large existing suppliers. We deliver sophisticated software solutions and managed services in a Private Cloud infrastructure, servicing both traditional and modern real-time, smart energy clients.
We operate a Hybrid working policy so you will be able to flex between working in the office and your home location to carry out this role, however during your initial training period the need to be in the office with other team members will be essential. Our UK office is based in Chorley, which is where you will be based.
As a Finance Business Partner within the FP&A team, you will play a key role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting and decision-making across the business, with primary responsibility for partnering with our Product & Engineering functions. Working closely with FP&A leadership and senior stakeholders, you will provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, improve forecasting accuracy and help ensure investment decisions align with company strategy and financial objectives. You will act as the bridge between Finance and Product & Engineering, helping translate operational plans into robust financial outcomes while maintaining ownership within the Finance function.
While this position is full-time, we are open to discussing flexible working patterns that accommodate individual needs. If you require flexibility in your work schedule, please let us know during the application process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Finance Business Partner at ESG, you will:
- Act as the primary FP&A contact for Product & Engineering teams, building strong relationships and providing financial support and insight.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning activities relating to Product & Engineering cost centres.
- Support the maintenance and development of the company's rolling forecast model, ensuring Product & Engineering assumptions are robust and accurate.
- Deliver monthly variance analysis, identifying key risks, opportunities and performance drivers.
- Produce and present insightful management information, KPIs and financial reporting to business stakeholders.
- Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to understand resource requirements, strategic priorities and investment plans.
- Support business case development and investment appraisal activities, including software development initiatives, technology investments and strategic projects.
- Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support decision-making and prioritisation.
- Monitor departmental expenditure, headcount planning and resource utilisation against budget and forecast.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy and financial accountability across the business.
- Support annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of FP&A processes, reporting capabilities and planning methodologies.
- Work closely with Accounting, Commercial Finance and wider Finance colleagues to ensure alignment of reporting and planning outputs.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to FP&A leadership and senior business stakeholders.
- Support ad-hoc analysis and strategic initiatives as required.
ABOUT YOU
We welcome diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.
You must have:
- Experience within FP&A, Commercial Finance or Financial Planning roles.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes.
- Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
- Experience translating operational activities into meaningful financial insight.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders positively.
- Experience working within a software, SaaS or technology-driven business environment.
Desirable:
- Previous experience supporting Product, Engineering or Technology functions.
- Experience within a private equity-backed organisation.
- Knowledge of software development capitalisation.
- Experience with NetSuite, Power BI and HubSpot.
- Knowledge of SQL or data analytics tools.
- Experience within the Energy or Utilities sector.
Able to demonstrate ESG's key values of:
- Excellence: be accountable to deliver our best
- Passion: show how much we care each day
- Integrity: do the right thing when no one is looking
- Collaboration: work together to succeed together
ISO AWARENESS
Follow IMS Policies
Reporting of Incidents
ISO Responsibilities
ISO Staff Awareness
Finance Business Partner in Euxton employer: Energy Services Group, LLC.
At our innovative software and services company in Chorley, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values flexibility, collaboration, and professional growth. With a hybrid working policy, employees can enjoy a balanced work-life dynamic while contributing to impactful financial decisions within the FP&A team. We foster a culture of excellence, passion, integrity, and collaboration, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the utility sector.
Contact Details:
Energy Services Group, LLC. Recruitment Team
