Job Description

Role: Finance Business Partner



Reporting to: Finance Director



Contract type: 9 - 12 month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)



Location: Malvern based at minimum 3 days a week

About the Company

Indra Renewable Technologies Limited is a UK-based leader in smart EV charging, designing, engineering, and manufacturing high-performance chargers in Malvern. Known for pioneering, patented technology and industry-leading reliability, Indra's products are easy to install and operate, and are used in thousands of homes and commercial sites worldwide.



Founded in 2013, Indra's mission is to create the smartest way to power EVs. Its technology integrates the car, home, and grid to build a sustainable energy ecosystem. The company developed the first viable bi-directional V2G (vehicle-to-grid) charger, enabling energy to flow both ways--optimising cost, sustainability, and grid support.



Indra works with trusted installer networks to ensure quality and ease of deployment. The company is also deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognising that varied perspectives drive innovation and impact in a changing world.

Role Purpose

This role is pivotal in maintaining financial integrity and enabling strategic decision-making across the business. As the primary contact for financial matters, you will lead on financial reporting, budget control, and process optimisation--ensuring visibility of actuals vs. budget, controlling spend, and reducing administrative burden across the function.





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inancial Control & Compliance

Ensure robust accounting practices and financial integrity across the business. Act as the main point of contact for financial information internally and externally (e.g. HMRC, auditors). Lead month-end close activities: accruals, prepayments, inventory adjustments, and provisions. Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Prepare and contribute to monthly management accounts (P&L and Balance Sheet). Support Board reporting with clear variance analysis and narrative commentary. Review and reconcile monthly payroll, liaising with third-party providers as needed. Manage VAT returns, including reconciliations and timely submissions. Lead year-end statutory and independent audits, including audit stocktake.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Spend Visibility

Monitor and analyse overhead and cost expenditure against budget. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and development of rolling forecasts. Provide financial insights to support cost control and strategic planning. Ensure visibility of financial performance to the management team through timely reporting.

Process Streamlining & Systems Management

Drive improvements to reduce manual tasks and enhance reporting efficiency. Maintain financial and costing parameters within the ERP system (Priority). Support ERP system enhancements, migrations, or process improvements. Champion continuous improvement and strengthen internal control frameworks.

Product & Project Accounting

Manage accounting and reporting for R&D projects, including cost allocation and capitalisation. Analyse product costing and performance, including gross margin and full cost of sales. Collate data to support R&D tax claims in line with accounting standards.

Team Leadership & Business Partnering

Line manage two Finance Assistants, overseeing AP, AR, credit control, and reconciliations. Provide ad hoc financial business partnering across all levels of the organisation. Collaborate with HR and operational teams to align financial and people strategies.

Experience Required

5+ years in a similar finance role, ideally within manufacturing, technology, or R&D environments. Strong ERP system experience (Priority preferred). Audit background beneficial. Advanced Excel skills (modelling experience desirable).

Essential Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail. Experience with inventory transactions and standard costing. Understanding of R&D accounting and tax claim processes. Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities. Strong analytical and communication skills. Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative approach. Focus on continuous improvement and internal control. Experience with PowerBI and other Data analysis & Management tools

Desirable Skills

CIMA Preferred (ACA and ACCA also considered) Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Business partnering experience in commercial or operational settings. Familiarity with Lean processes and controllership. Knowledge of international taxation and trading rules.

Core Qualities

Personal Effectiveness: proactive, makes things happen, operates with resilience, flexibility, and integrity. Communication: shares and listens to information, opinions and ideas, using a range of effective approaches. Proactively communicates any ideas & concerns. Self-Awareness: learns continuously and effectively adapts behaviour in response to feedback Will need to be methodical, self-motivated and proactive in their approach.

Benefits available to Indra's employees include:

5% matched Pension 25 days annual holiday allowance in addition to bank holidays 1-day annual volunteering leave Quarterly Team Building events. Social events Wellbeing, Health & Safety and Green Forums Employee referral reward scheme Long service reward scheme Discretionary bonus Benefits Platform (includes cycle2work scheme, retail discounts, eye test voucher, employee assistance programme, health cash plan etc)
Monthly wellbeing allowance
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay Mental Health First Aiders

Available to employees who have completed their successful probation period.*


The company reserves the right to change these benefits at any time.