Senior Finance Manager - Energy Wholesale

Key leadership role within the Customers Finance team.

Trusted Finance Business Partner to the Wholesale Market Services function.

Client Details

A core business line within the energy group's UK Customers Business, focused on helping Britain achieve Net Zero. It provides industry-leading wholesale market services to the energy group's supply and generation units, as well as third-party energy asset owners. The team operates across diverse market segments including residential & business supply, nuclear, renewable & thermal generation, and storage & flexible energy.

Description

• Drive financial performance by partnering with the Wholesale Market Services business to maximize Gross Margin and manage Operating Expenditure.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, delivering expert analysis, insightful reporting, and robust financial challenge to support strategic decision-making and EBITDA growth.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly forecasts, actuals, and balance sheet transactions for Gross Margin and Opex, fostering a culture of continuous improvement using technologies like Robotics and AI.
• Develop the annual four-year medium-term plan, build relationships with senior leaders, and act as a trusted advisor to the WMS Director and Senior Leadership Team. Operate autonomously, influencing and challenging at a senior level to shape strategy and success.

Profile

• Proven experience leading a high-performing Finance Business Partnering team.
• Ability to interpret financial impacts of complex industry changes.
• Strong communication skills for conveying complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Qualified accountant.
• Extensive exposure to the power generation/energy industry.

Job Offer

• Flexible location, with travel to London (Victoria) required.
• Includes healthcare for self and family.
• Supports development through leadership courses, online learning, and skill development opportunities.
• Offers broad experience and insight into the energy group's strategy and operations.
• Fosters a team culture of challenge, innovation, and continuous improvement, emphasizing resilience and cross-training to enable stretch assignments. The team is diverse and committed to high-quality stakeholder service.