Finance Business Partner in Southampton

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive. We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era. We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.

We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work. We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry. We are not your average workplace.

Ocean Infinity is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our Group Finance team, working closely with our different entities to provide financial leadership, analysis, and strategic insight. In this role, you will partner with business leaders on investment decisions, manage multi-currency P&L reporting, and act as the key financial link between each business unit and Group Finance, ensuring compliance and supporting disciplined growth.

• Strategic partner to the business – not only providing financial control but actively influencing commercial decisions.
• Own and develop the Business unit ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful multi-currency reporting.
• Oversee and review costs across entities in multiple geographies, providing consolidated results and clear commentary, even where data quality and reporting standards differ.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management at both project and consolidated P&L level, with strong focus on accuracy, forward visibility, and alignment to Group targets.
• Build and present investment cases for assets, headcount, and technology development.
• Provide clear financial recommendations to support pricing, margin analysis, and capital allocation.
• Ensure robust financial governance, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Group reporting policies.
• Build complex models and business cases to support business unit decisions on spend.
• Manage financial information flow between Group and entities.
• Lead scenario planning and financial modelling linked to commercial triggers (e.g., contract wins, backlog, asset readiness).
• Work closely with operational leaders to track KPIs, costs, and profitability both by project and business unit.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements within the business.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong technical grounding in accounting and financial management.
• Proven track record in finance business partnering or FP&A within complex, highly regulated organisations.
• Experienced in managing multi-jurisdiction P&Ls (UK, Americas, Asia-Pacific), consolidating results, and presenting insights.
• Skilled in analysing complex contracts and navigating compliance-heavy commercial structures.
• Commercially minded, with advanced financial modelling and analysis skills.
• Strategic thinker and trusted business partner, able to challenge assumptions, influence decision-making, and shape investment and growth priorities with senior leadership.
• Excellent communicator who can bring numbers to life for both finance and non-finance stakeholders, including divisional and regional leadership.
• Highly analytical with the ability to extract insights and turn data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrates integrity, credibility, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Resilient, collaborative, and self-driven, thriving in high-growth, fast-paced environments.

Salary: The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.

What you can expect: At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive. There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.