Senior Finance Business Partner

Elevate Partners is a boutique Search Firm dedicated to Financial Services appointments across Europe. Covering sectors such as:

• Accounting and Finance
  
• Asset and Wealth Management
  
• Aircraft Leasing
  
• Energy and Infrastructure
  
• ESG and Sustainability
  
• Investment Banking
  
• Private Equity
  
• Risk and Compliance
  

Job Description

We are supporting a leading organisation within the energy and infrastructure sector in the appointment of a Senior Finance Business Partner . This is an opportunity to join a continuously evolving business, offering broad exposure to commercial performance and senior stakeholder engagement.

This is a highly strategic and visible role combining financial analysis, performance management, and business partnering, with close interaction across operational teams and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and JV stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support commercial decision-making.
• Support business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, including the development of financial analytics and performance reporting.
• Manage and monitor the financial performance of key business areas, identifying issues and supporting corrective actions where required.
• Present financial information and analysis to senior stakeholders and support statutory reporting and audit activities.
• Maintain robust governance and control frameworks while ensuring seamless collaboration across finance teams.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with 4+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Previous experience in a finance business partnering or commercially focused finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial performance drivers, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge effectively.
• Previous commercial finance experience in Energy & Infrastructure, or a capital intensive development environment would be highly advantageous.
  

The role would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, influencing decisions, and operating at the intersection of finance and the wider business.