Senior Finance Business Partner

Location

Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.

Hybrid working – on average, currently one day per week in the office, or approximately 20% of the month

About the jobJob summary

Play a leading role in creating energy solutions that are great for customers and the environment.

Ofgem is a non-ministerial government department and National Regulatory Authority. Our principal objective is to protect the interests of existing and future electricity and gas consumers. We achieve this by promoting value for money and security of supply and facilitating the development of innovative technology. We are an independent organisation but work with government, the energy industry and other stakeholders within a legal framework determined by the UK government.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and supporting effective delivery across our organisation.

In this senior role, you will lead the development of budgeted delivery plans, ensuring spend is prioritised against agreed objectives. You will oversee medium-term financial planning and spending review activities, monitor in-year performance, and support delivery against financial targets.

A key part of your remit, will be to provide accurate, insightful management information to inform decision-making. You will advise on budget assumptions, cost and workforce management, and compliance requirements. You will also maintain oversight of financial risks, identify priority investment opportunities, and manage spend control mechanisms.

You will champion continuous improvement and play a vital role in enhancing the financial and commercial capability of non-finance colleagues across the organisation.

About You

Proven experience in senior-level financial business partnering and strategic planning.

Strong technical finance expertise, with a track record of driving performance and value for money.

Fully qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant.

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior financial and non-financial colleagues.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly and persuasively.

Deep understanding of cost drivers, workforce strategy, data management and modelling.

We are serious about the professional development and support we offer staff. You can also expect an excellent benefits package, great working environment and a shared sense of purpose.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and especially welcome individuals from underrepresented groups. While this is a full-time role, flexible working patterns and job shares are welcome.

Job descriptionPurpose and key responsibilities

Lead financial business partnering for a designated business directorate, acting as the primary finance contact for senior stakeholders.

Provide strategic financial advice to support policy development, regulatory decisions, and operational delivery.

Be accountable for production of financial forecasts, budgets, and business plans aligned with Ofgem’s strategic objectives.

Deliver high-quality financial analysis and commentary to inform executive-level decision-making.

Ensure compliance with Managing Public Money principles.

Contribute to the preparation and review of Accounting Officer assessments, ensuring financial implications are clearly articulated and risks are appropriately managed.

Key Outputs and Deliverables

Lead in the development of annual and multi-year business plans, ensuring alignment between financial resources and business priorities, ensuring plans are robust, realistic, and deliverable within budget constraints.

Produce accurate, timely and insightful monthly financial forecasts that align with delivery plans.

Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that plans are supported by accurate assumptions and comply with organisational policies.

Provide strategic financial advice to senior leaders, including Directors, DGs and wider Senior Management teams.

Delivering insightful analysis on financial performance, risks and opportunities.

Person specificationEssential Criteria:

You will be CCAB (or equivalent chartered accountancy qualification) fully qualified. (LEAD CRITERIA)

Proven experience in senior finance business partnering role. (LEAD CRITERIA)

Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with experience collaborating with senior leaders.

Desirable Criteria:

Understanding of managing public money and public sector financial governance.

QualificationsCCAB (or equivalent chartered accountancy qualification) fully qualified

BehavioursWe\''ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Making Effective Decisions

Communicating and Influencing

Managing a Quality Service

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