Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner (Interim)

Location: Durrington, West Sussex (Hybrid working arrangements)
Rate: 500 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: 3 months initial with scope for extension thereafter

We're currently seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our leading utilities company on an interim basis.

This is a high-impact, standalone partnering role, embedded within the Corporate functions of the business, supporting areas such as HR, Corporate Affairs, Health & Safety and wider central functions.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, driving financial performance, shaping strategy and delivering insight that supports key business decisions.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll take full ownership of financial performance across multiple corporate directorates, operating both strategically and in the detail.

• Act as the lead Finance Business Partner to Corporate functions, providing strategic and operational insight
• Perform detailed financial analysis, including trend analysis and financial modelling
• Deliver KPI reporting, highlighting risks, opportunities and cost improvements
• Lead budgeting, quarterly and mid-year forecasting cycles
• Own the monthly business review process, producing high-quality insight and presentations
• Support financial governance and provide oversight on projects and programmes
• Develop and enhance financial controls and forecasting methodologies
• Produce accurate cash flow, budget and expense forecasts
• Identify and implement process improvements, including training stakeholders on changes

• Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner
• Strong commercial finance capability across FP&A, accounting and controls
• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or Qualified by Experience
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insight
• Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence to challenge and influence
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, matrix environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Experience in regulated or commercial environments
• Exposure to income/revenue recognition and cost management (opex/capex)
• Background in utilities, infrastructure, retail or similarly complex sectors

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.