Senior Finance Business Partner

We're champions of the North West and we're proud that it's our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.

A key part of the UK's journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West's electricity network operator, it's our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.

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.

Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

The Finance team has an opportunity for a Senior Finance Business Partner in the North West.

About the Opportunity

The role will deliver a complete reporting and business partnering service for the Directorate. Provision of all monthly and annual reporting, with a focus on identifying business process and data quality improvements that will provide more accurate, informative, and timely MI. This will facilitate senior leadership discussions on performance, productivity, and efficiency initiatives.

The role will seek to improve the end-to-end reporting process (costs and volumes where appropriate), from initial data capture, system, and business processes, through to end stakeholder reporting.

The role will have a clear focus on developing a common understanding of performance, considering consequences to forecast periods, and identifying areas requiring further investigation / analysis, with the aim of supporting the leadership team in delivery of improved financial performance.

The role is a key part of the financial control structure of Electricity North-West. As such the role is responsible for ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of the financial results of the Directorate, providing analysis and explanation to the Directorate, and other senior stakeholders, whilst supporting delivery of all financial and regulatory requirements to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective reporting structures for activities to meet the needs of all stakeholders, from area managers to the Executive Leadership Team, helping to drive improved cost performance and a focus on key performance indicators.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial performance by individual areas.
• Provision of targeted and clear variance analysis and cost performance analysis, including identifying areas for management focus and recommendations.
• Identify areas of potential outperformance and provide analysis to support outperformance initiatives, including tracking of initiatives in delivery and monitoring of compliance levels.
• Work closely with the Finance Systems Manager to ensure systems and processes are fit for purpose to meet the information needs of the multiple users and allow process / reporting efficiencies.
• Responsible for draft Regulatory Reporting and budget for review by business owners / finance managers, with sensitivity analysis / scenarios.
• Work closely with the Business Planning & Financial Analysis Team to provide information required for the quarterly business forecasts and the annual Company Business Plan.
• Ensure that robust financial forecasting / budgeting activities are carried out in accordance with statutory and regulatory accounting rules.
• Ensure implementation of, and compliance, with corporate financial policies and processes.
• Work with non-financial colleagues to promote the understanding of financial, regulatory, and other reporting requirements, and an understanding of the regulatory contract and outperformance opportunities.
• Maintain and support the standards of Health and Safety as agreed across ENWL ensuring a safe working environment for our staff and customers.
• Contribute to the delivery of excellent customer service for both internal and external customers.
• Managing risk in line with corporate policies and controls.

Who are we looking for

What we're offering

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes :

An annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave increasing with length of service

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.

We're champions of the North West and we're proud that it's our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.

A key part of the UK's journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry and as the regions network operator, it's our responsibility to lead the way, help the North West to decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy.

Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

Our people important to us and we're passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We're striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that's representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at careers@enwl.co.uk or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by 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)BS7858 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

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