Job Description

We need everyone's positive energy and innovative thinking to lead the energy transition to net zero. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone!

Senior Finance Business Partner

Here's what you'll be doing

We are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Business to Business (B2B) Finance team on a 12-month Contract, based at our Solihull office. This is a hybrid role, requiring 2-3 days per week on-site.



As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll be Business Partnering with the O&M business as well as supporting larger Mergers & Acquisitions projects outside of New Business. In addition you will support the delivery of the MTP, assist in planning and reporting across the business, and provide comprehensive insights on monthly performance.

Key responsibilities

Develop key performance indicators and use financial and operational data to identify risks and opportunities, helping drive business performance. Produce actionable performance reports using EBS principles and coordinate internal WD3 and EIS WD4 meetings. Collaborate with the wider team to establish a structured and effective forecasting process that aligns with EIS and Group planning requirements. Ensure accurate system reconciliation and high-quality forecast packs with clear, consistent messaging. Provide real-time support and analysis and support to O&M business, delivering insights that add value and inform decision-making. Build and manage strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the B2B business, acting as a delegate for the Finance & Commercial Manager where required. Engage closely with the EIS leadership team. Identify opportunities for efficiency and automation within reporting and planning processes. Partner with the business to enhance financial management reporting and champion continuous improvement initiatives. Support on developing and driving investment cases, business planning, performance reporting, and ensuring robust governance and controls. Conduct post-completion audits. Prepare the Annual Asset Impairment Paper and testing.

What we need from you

Qualified accountant with membership of a recognised professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). Proven experience in finance business partnering, with a strong understanding of commercial operations. Strong expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated ability to support decision-makers and consistently deliver high-quality outputs under pressure. Self-motivated and capable of working independently, with a track record of initiating and driving change. Adaptable, with a proactive and dynamic approach to problem-solving.

Here's what you need to know

Award-Winning Benefits

: Our market-leading benefits package includes: 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the

Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022

, our benefits truly stand out.

Outstanding Employer Accolades:

Awarded

Best Place to Work for 16-34-year-olds

and named as a

Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025

employer.

Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies

: In 2024, we earned

Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards

for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.

Inclusive Employer

: As the only energy company in the

Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers

, we're committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.

Support for Disabled Applicants

: As a

Disability Confident Employer

, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.

Development Opportunities

: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.

At a glance

Reference no.:

238340

Closing date:

27/07/2025

Salary:

68,827 - 82,182

Get in touch

For more information about the role please contact the recruiter, clare.lees@eon-uk.com. Please note CVs emailed directly will not be accepted.

About us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

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