Senior Finance Business Partner

Senior Finance Business Partner – UK Refinery

Location: Weybridge (Hybrid) with frequent travel to Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery

Reporting to: Group Head of Financial Planning, Analysis & Business Partnering

Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level in a dynamic and vital sector? Prax Group is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to support the financial and operational performance of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery.

This is a high-impact role where strategic thinking meets hands-on execution. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, providing critical financial insights that drive performance, efficiency, and growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead monthly and quarterly reporting for both Site and Group Leadership Teams.
• Drive the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Monitor key financial KPIs to ensure alignment with refinery goals.
• Oversee month-end activities including hedge reconciliation, accrual reviews, pricing validation, and system reconciliations.

Business Partnering:

• Be a trusted advisor to operational leaders, offering financial insights that shape key decisions.
• Collaborate with refinery management to drive cost control and operational efficiency.
• Present financial data in a clear, actionable format to senior stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified (or equivalent).

Experience:

• 10+ years in finance within oil & gas, energy, or manufacturing—ideally in a refinery or petrochemical setting.
• Strong background in FP&A, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to partner with non-financial stakeholders.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling expertise.
• ERP experience (SAP or similar).

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical mindset with a knack for translating data into insights.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
• Proactive, results-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.