Finance Business Partner – Solar Construction Projects
Infinis is a leading low-carbon energy generator. We capture methane from landfill sites and disused mines and use it to create electricity. Our flexible power response and battery energy storage projects support the grid when needed. We’re committed to investing in renewable, low-carbon projects; our solar division is expanding. New sites are continually being added to our existing portfolio, and we have a robust pipeline of future projects under development and construction.
Our sustainable energy expertise is at the forefront of reducing the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on climate change. We provide secure, efficient local power generation, supporting the UK in its ambitious transition to net zero. It's a great feeling to be part of such a significant change.
About the Role:
As a Finance Business Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing strategic insights that drive sustainable business growth and success. Your ability to integrate finance into all aspects of project delivery and operational efficiency will be crucial in underpinning our future investment and growth strategies. This will involve collaborating with project teams to review cost-to-complete estimates, enhancing processes and controls to ensure accurate financial data, preparing budgeting and forecasting inputs, and other related tasks.
You will work closely with our in-house Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Managers, and EPC contractors. This means you must be able to travel to sites across the UK, which will involve occasional overnight stays. This hybrid role also requires you to work a minimum of 2 days a week at our Head Office in Northampton.
What will you do:
• Lead financial oversight for all asset-related projects, analysing and challenging reported contract results from an economic viewpoint to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Collaborate with project teams through regular meetings to review updated cost-to-complete estimates for construction projects, challenging assumptions and timelines as needed
•Enhance processes and controls to ensure robust, accurate financial data — particularly about development programmes and cash forecasting — and conduct monthly reviews of key balance sheet accounts (including tangible/intangible fixed assets and assets under construction)
• Prepare budgeting and forecasting inputs for CAPEX and development spend, integrating them into long-term plans and broader budget and forecast models.
•Provide detailed CAPEX cashflow timing information for inclusion in the cashflow forecast.
• Ensure the proper setup and monitoring of project codes within systems (Maximo and SUN), and conduct monthly analyses of actual versus budget/forecast variances, highlighting key findings and proposing next steps
•Develop and maintain a process to ensure accurate time recording and capitalisation, including managing a fixed asset grid that is reported monthly as part of the management accounts
•Deliver regular updates to the finance team on key project and pipeline developments, ensuring proactive business partnering
•Act as the finance lead for evaluating new development initiatives and pipeline projects, including grid connection offers.
•Create precise and robust financial models for new investment opportunities and acquisitions, identifying potential financial risks and providing mitigation insights
Is this role for you?
* ACA/ACCA Qualified accountant with experience in a finance business partnering role
* You possess strong financial analysis and forecasting skills, enabling you to interpret economic data and trends for multi-million-pound CAPEX projects.
* Solid understanding of financial reporting cycles and accounting principles
* Proven track record of collaborating with operational leadership to enhance financial understanding and accountability
* Experience in preparing and presenting financial reports for decision-making
* Commercially minded with experience supporting strategic and project-based initiatives
* Track record of cost control, balance sheet control, and P&L and cash flow reporting in a fast-paced
* Excellent communication skills for presenting financial information and collaborating with stakeholders
* Advanced skills in MS Excel
* Full UK driving license with the ability to travel to sites across the UK
* You live within a one-hour commute to Northampton
What we offer
* Salary plus bonus, target up to 25% paid annually, plus a generous car allowance
* 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Pension Scheme with 6% employer contribution
* Domestic solar, battery and EV charger points scheme, which provides funding towards the cost of installations at your home address
* Employee Assist Programme, including an app which enables virtual appointments with GPs and mental health counsellors
* Eye care vouchers and Cycle-to-work scheme
* Community volunteering charity days
* Company sick pay after a qualifying period
Why Infinis?
Our company's vision is simple yet powerful. We’re deeply committed to generating a low-carbon future. That’s all about maximising the benefits of clean, emission-free generating technology and minimising indirect emissions from our supply chain. This mission inspires us daily, and we hope it resonates with you as well.
At Infinis, we believe that success is achieved through a culture of passion and engagement. We are committed to reducing inequalities, fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and giving back to our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who are often underrepresented, such as women and minority ethnic groups, and we deeply value the unique perspectives they bring to our team. We would love to hear from you if you share our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Recruitment Agencies: We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who have agreed to our company's recruitment terms and conditions. We have no plans to review the Preferred Supplier List. We do not acknowledge speculative or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies. Please note that no fee will be applicable if we contact candidates directly.