Finance Business Partner - Network Investment

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We\’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We\’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry\’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we\’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

A Fantastic Opportunity: Finance Business Partner

SP Electricity North West are looking for a Finance Business Partner – salary between £52,000-£57,000 dependent on experience – to support delivery of our Network Investment programme. The role will be based across our Blackburn and Salford offices with occasional travel to other locations.

As the Finance Business Partner for Network Investment you will be working closely with project teams and across directorates on supporting programme delivery. The Network Investment programme is a growing area and your role will be to support the Lead FBP in ensuring efficient delivery within the financial framework. The ability to report and analyse large volumes of data and utilise MI tooling to help identify business process and data quality improvements to provide more accurate, informative, and timely MI is seen as a positive.

In your first few weeks in this Business Partner role, you can expect to:

• Meet your stakeholders and peers – relationship building is critical.
• Work closely with the Lead BP to gain an understanding of current performance and 2026 targets.
• Take ownership of your role – report building, variance analysis and deep dives on projects will be top of the list.
• Understand how our financial models and MI works to enable you to maximise data opportunities.

The successful candidate must, at the start of employment, have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA).
• Experience in business partnering is preferable but we encourage those who want to make the first move into this area to apply.
• Strong financial reporting skills.
• Ability to deliver to deadlines.
• Drive for change and continuous improvement.

What we’re offering

We value your expertise, in return, you’ll receive:

• An annual bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
• Private Healthcare.
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well‑known brands.
• A market‑leading contributory pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We\’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at careers@enwl.co.uk or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2).

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre‑employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre‑employment checks will be required: references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Financial checks, and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don’t accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.