Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Edinburgh | Personal Contract (dependent on skills and qualifications)

Full Time | Hybrid

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

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The Finance Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor to operational and senior leaders, providing financial insight, challenge, and support to drive commercial decision-making, performance improvement, and value creation. The role bridges finance and the business, translating financial data into actionable insight.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

· Partner with senior stakeholders and operational teams to support strategic and operational decision making

· Provide constructive challenge to business plans, assumptions, and investment proposals

· Support the development and evaluation of business cases, including cost/benefit and return on investment analysis

· Lead budgeting, forecasting, and medium term planning processes for assigned areas

· Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities

· Produce clear, insightful management reporting with narrative and recommendations

· Analyse trends, drivers, and variances to explain performance and influence outcomes

· Develop and track KPIs and performance metrics aligned to business objectives

· Provide scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support key decisions

· Identify opportunities to improve cost control, efficiency, and value for money

· Support cost transformation and productivity initiatives

· Ensure robust financial controls are embedded within operational processes

· Ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and internal controls

· Support audit processes and respond to audit queries as required

· Promote strong financial discipline and accountability across the business

· Build credible, collaborative relationships with non finance stakeholders

· Act as the primary finance contact for assigned business areas

· Present financial information clearly to both financial and non financial audiences

· Contribute to the development of finance processes, systems, and reporting

· Support automation and improved use of data and analytics

· Mentor or support junior finance team members where applicable

What you will need

· Strong commercial acumen and business understanding

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

· Ability to influence, challenge, and communicate with senior stakeholders

· Strong financial modelling and Excel skills (Power BI/Tableau desirable)

· Clear, confident communication and presentation skills

· Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines

· Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), currently studying towards a professional accounting qualification, or qualified by relevant experience.

· Proven experience in a finance business partnering, management accounting, or commercial finance role

· Experience supporting operational or service based teams

· Experience in a regulated, infrastructure, utilities, or large complex organisation

· Experience with strategic planning, investment appraisal, or transformation programmes

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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