Senior Finance Business Partner
Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Foots Cray, Greater London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Senior Finance Business Partner
Location: Sidcup
Employment type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.?
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP? and Mental health support & counselling services?
Cycle to Work scheme?
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!
Life assurance cover?
Long service recognition?
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?
About the role…
Reporting to the Head of Finance (Private Power), you will be a trusted business partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, providing high-quality management information and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making and business performance across our Power Division.
You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial and commercial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and driving effective working capital management. This is an influential role offering the opportunity to provide meaningful insight, challenge, and support that helps shape the future success of the business.
As a Senior Finance Business Partner you will…
Partnering with the MD and senior leadership team to provide high-quality management information and commercial insight.
Working closely with finance and commercial teams across the Group to ensure compliance with financial controls and processes.
Leading working capital management, including cashflow forecasting, WIP reduction, billing improvements, and cash collection initiatives.
Producing accurate financial reporting and maintaining key tax control accounts.
Reviewing and overseeing payroll processes prior to finance sign-off.
Supporting divisional projects, including system implementations and business integration activities.
Ensuring robust financial controls, governance, and best-practice processes are maintained and continuously improved.
Managing relationships with external auditors and supporting the annual audit process.
Providing leadership, mentoring, and development support to junior team members while maintaining accurate financial documentation and records.
About you…
Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or similar commercially focused finance role.
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).
Strong understanding of management reporting, financial analysis, and business performance drivers.
Experience of project accounting, with utilities sector experience beneficial but not essential.
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Confident in challenging the status quo and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while building strong relationships across the business.
You'll be a collaborative and driven individual who enjoys partnering with operational leaders, turning financial data into meaningful insight, and making a genuine impact on business performance. In return, you'll have the opportunity to shape decision-making, contribute to strategic growth, and develop your career within a supportive and ambitious organisation.
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.
Next steps...
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info
Location: Sidcup
Employment type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.?
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP? and Mental health support & counselling services?
Cycle to Work scheme?
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!
Life assurance cover?
Long service recognition?
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?
About the role…
Reporting to the Head of Finance (Private Power), you will be a trusted business partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, providing high-quality management information and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making and business performance across our Power Division.
You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial and commercial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and driving effective working capital management. This is an influential role offering the opportunity to provide meaningful insight, challenge, and support that helps shape the future success of the business.
As a Senior Finance Business Partner you will…
Partnering with the MD and senior leadership team to provide high-quality management information and commercial insight.
Working closely with finance and commercial teams across the Group to ensure compliance with financial controls and processes.
Leading working capital management, including cashflow forecasting, WIP reduction, billing improvements, and cash collection initiatives.
Producing accurate financial reporting and maintaining key tax control accounts.
Reviewing and overseeing payroll processes prior to finance sign-off.
Supporting divisional projects, including system implementations and business integration activities.
Ensuring robust financial controls, governance, and best-practice processes are maintained and continuously improved.
Managing relationships with external auditors and supporting the annual audit process.
Providing leadership, mentoring, and development support to junior team members while maintaining accurate financial documentation and records.
About you…
Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or similar commercially focused finance role.
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).
Strong understanding of management reporting, financial analysis, and business performance drivers.
Experience of project accounting, with utilities sector experience beneficial but not essential.
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Confident in challenging the status quo and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while building strong relationships across the business.
You'll be a collaborative and driven individual who enjoys partnering with operational leaders, turning financial data into meaningful insight, and making a genuine impact on business performance. In return, you'll have the opportunity to shape decision-making, contribute to strategic growth, and develop your career within a supportive and ambitious organisation.
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.
Next steps...
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info
Reference: 225366883
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Senior Finance Business Partner
Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Foots Cray, Greater London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Senior Finance Business Partner
Location: Sidcup
Employment type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.?
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP? and Mental health support & counselling services?
Cycle to Work scheme?
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!
Life assurance cover?
Long service recognition?
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?
About the role…
Reporting to the Head of Finance (Private Power), you will be a trusted business partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, providing high-quality management information and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making and business performance across our Power Division.
You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial and commercial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and driving effective working capital management. This is an influential role offering the opportunity to provide meaningful insight, challenge, and support that helps shape the future success of the business.
As a Senior Finance Business Partner you will…
Partnering with the MD and senior leadership team to provide high-quality management information and commercial insight.
Working closely with finance and commercial teams across the Group to ensure compliance with financial controls and processes.
Leading working capital management, including cashflow forecasting, WIP reduction, billing improvements, and cash collection initiatives.
Producing accurate financial reporting and maintaining key tax control accounts.
Reviewing and overseeing payroll processes prior to finance sign-off.
Supporting divisional projects, including system implementations and business integration activities.
Ensuring robust financial controls, governance, and best-practice processes are maintained and continuously improved.
Managing relationships with external auditors and supporting the annual audit process.
Providing leadership, mentoring, and development support to junior team members while maintaining accurate financial documentation and records.
About you…
Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or similar commercially focused finance role.
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).
Strong understanding of management reporting, financial analysis, and business performance drivers.
Experience of project accounting, with utilities sector experience beneficial but not essential.
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Confident in challenging the status quo and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while building strong relationships across the business.
You'll be a collaborative and driven individual who enjoys partnering with operational leaders, turning financial data into meaningful insight, and making a genuine impact on business performance. In return, you'll have the opportunity to shape decision-making, contribute to strategic growth, and develop your career within a supportive and ambitious organisation.
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.
Next steps...
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info
Location: Sidcup
Employment type: Full Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.?
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP? and Mental health support & counselling services?
Cycle to Work scheme?
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!
Life assurance cover?
Long service recognition?
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?
About the role…
Reporting to the Head of Finance (Private Power), you will be a trusted business partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, providing high-quality management information and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making and business performance across our Power Division.
You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial and commercial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and driving effective working capital management. This is an influential role offering the opportunity to provide meaningful insight, challenge, and support that helps shape the future success of the business.
As a Senior Finance Business Partner you will…
Partnering with the MD and senior leadership team to provide high-quality management information and commercial insight.
Working closely with finance and commercial teams across the Group to ensure compliance with financial controls and processes.
Leading working capital management, including cashflow forecasting, WIP reduction, billing improvements, and cash collection initiatives.
Producing accurate financial reporting and maintaining key tax control accounts.
Reviewing and overseeing payroll processes prior to finance sign-off.
Supporting divisional projects, including system implementations and business integration activities.
Ensuring robust financial controls, governance, and best-practice processes are maintained and continuously improved.
Managing relationships with external auditors and supporting the annual audit process.
Providing leadership, mentoring, and development support to junior team members while maintaining accurate financial documentation and records.
About you…
Proven experience in a Finance Business Partnering or similar commercially focused finance role.
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).
Strong understanding of management reporting, financial analysis, and business performance drivers.
Experience of project accounting, with utilities sector experience beneficial but not essential.
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Confident in challenging the status quo and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while building strong relationships across the business.
You'll be a collaborative and driven individual who enjoys partnering with operational leaders, turning financial data into meaningful insight, and making a genuine impact on business performance. In return, you'll have the opportunity to shape decision-making, contribute to strategic growth, and develop your career within a supportive and ambitious organisation.
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.
Next steps...
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info
Reference: 225366883
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