A Fantastic Opportunity: Finance Business Partner
SP Electricity North West are looking for a Finance Business Partner - salary between £52,000-£57,000 dependent on experience – to support delivery of our Network Investment programme. The role will be based across our Blackburn and Salford offices with occasional travel to other locations.
As the Finance Business Partner for Network Investment you will be working closely with project teams and across directorates on supporting programme delivery. The Network Investment programme is a growing area and your role will be to support the Lead FBP in ensuring efficient delivery within the financial framework. The ability to report and analyse large volumes of data and utilise MI tooling to help identify business process and data quality improvements to provide more accurate, informative, and timely MI is seen as a positive
In your first few weeks in this Business Partner role, you can expect to:
Meet your stakeholders and peers – relationship building is critical
Work closely with the Lead BP to gain an understanding of current performance and 2026 targets
Take ownership of your role – report building, variance analysis and deep dives on projects will be top of the list
Understand how our financial models and MI works to enable you to maximise data opportunities
The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:
• Qualified Accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)
• Experience in business partnering is preferable but encourage those who want to make the first move into this area to apply
• Strong financial reporting skills.
• Ability to deliver to deadlines
• Drive for change and continuous improvement.
What we’re offering
We value your expertise, in return, you’ll receive:
• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger