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We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.
About your team:
You’ll be working centrally within our mission control room, aka Centrica’s group functions. From Finance and Data Science, to our Wellbeing and People teams - this is the engine of our energy system, where our various Centres of Excellence power up each of our brilliant businesses, ensuring they have all the support, technologies, and capabilities they need to get our customers to Net Zero by 2050.
About your role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Partner to join our Finance team. The role will play an important part in supporting the PH Jones Leadership Team on all financial matters, and to evolve PH Jones into a sustainable, profitable business in the long term. As well as partnering with commercial teams on new business, you will support the wider finance team and business by providing robust insight and analysis to drive improvements in financial performance. You will also be a key stakeholder in driving the strategic direction of the business. This is a permanent full-time position, offering Company Benefits and an Employee Energy Allowance and discount on HIVE products.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Provide financial review and challenge to new business opportunities including review of new commercial contracts to ensure the maximum value is being generated and profit margins are understood.
* Support the strategic review process, including driving the annual strategic shape inputs for the PH Jones business.
* Provide regular key stakeholder briefings.
* Regularly review and report performance against Group Annual Plan & latest forecast, working with the business to analyse financial and operational (value driver) variances and recommend corrective action.
* Maintain a live risks and opportunities view of the business, helping the business to mitigate the risks and deliver the opportunities.
* Carry out non-standard / bespoke analysis to support business decision making.
* Input into trade union engagement as required, including annual pay negotiations.
* Support M&A activity as required.
* Support a culture of continuous improvement and growth.
Here's what we’re looking for:
* Previous relevant experience within finance is essential.
* Qualified accountant is essential.
* Finance partnering experience is essential.
* Commercial finance experience required.
* Demonstrates high attention to detail and is methodical and systematic in approach.
* Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with the team, and the wider business.
* Experience of taking responsibility and holding full accountability.
* Excellent organisational skills, and capable of working to tight deadlines.
* Excellent influencing skills, able to challenge and change others’ perceptions about problems and issues.
* Analytical thinker, with problem-solving skills.
* Able to identify and pursue new ideas, solutions, methods, and opportunities.
* Understanding of bid models, desirable.
Why should you apply?
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too.
If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.
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