Finance Business Partner

At INEOS Energy we produce and trade oil, gas, power, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and carbon credits. This is supported by our investments in low carbon technologies, which will help sustain our business through the energy transition.

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially astute Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic team in the UK. This role serves as a critical liaison between the finance function and key operational units, providing strategic financial insight and analysis to support decision-making, drive performance, and ensure sustainable business growth.

Reporting directly to the FP&A Manager the successful candidate will assist with the delivery of controlling, budgeting, forecasting and all levels of management/internal reporting for the UK business.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for operational departments.
• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with operational leaders (e.g., drilling, production, engineering) to understand their goals and challenges.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing financial guidance to support business strategy and investment decisions.
• Track KPIs and financial metrics to assess business performance and identify risks or opportunities.
• Prepare monthly performance reviews and management reporting packs.
• Responsible for managing vendor invoices related to INEOS Energy UK-operated fields, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and the accurate allocation of costs to the appropriate cost centre or WBS element, in line with Company policy
• Collaborate on cost control initiatives, project evaluations, and CAPEX reviews.
• Conduct profitability analysis of assets, projects, and operational initiatives.
• Evaluate and monitor project financials throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements specific to the oil and gas industry.
• Partner with audit, tax, and compliance teams to maintain financial integrity.
• Prepare and maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast on a rolling weekly basis, incorporating latest actuals, anticipated receipts, and operational expenditure.
• Liaise with treasury and operations teams to ensure liquidity planning and cash needs are accurately captured and proactively managed.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent
• Qualified accountant (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with 5+ years of post-qualification experience
• Proven track record in a finance role within the oil and gas sector - direct experience with UK North Sea gas assets is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of the upstream gas value chain, including production profiles, tariffs, and transportation economics
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) and Microsoft Excel/Power BI
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Keen problem solver
• Team player

Please note, this is an on-site role based at our Chelsea Office.