Finance Business Partner - Goodman Masson

Location: 2 days based in the office in Newcastle, UK Duration: 6 month contract role with potential to be extended to 12 months Salary: £60-£65k depending on experience Start date: Immediately or at short notice An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join a growing business operating within the energy sector. Working as a key member of the leadership team, you will provide financial insight, challenge and support to drive business performance, influence strategic decision-making and help deliver ambitious growth plans. This role offers a unique blend of strategic business partnering and financial leadership, with responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, commercial support and team leadership. Key Responsibilities • Partner with senior operational and commercial leaders to drive business performance • Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes • Deliver insightful financial reporting, analysis and recommendations • Support pricing, investment decisions and new business opportunities • Drive profitability, cash flow and working capital performance • Identify risks, opportunities and areas for operational improvement • Ensure robust financial controls, governance and compliance • Lead, coach and develop a small finance team • Support transformation and continuous improvement initiatives About You • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) • Strong Finance Business Partnering and commercial finance experience • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills • Proven experience supporting senior leadership teams • Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical capabilities • Advanced Excel skills, with Power BI experience desirable • Experience in energy, engineering, infrastructure, facilities management or related sectors would be advantageous Why Join? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business playing a key role in the energy transition, where you'll have real influence over strategic decisions and the opportunity to shape the financial performance of a growing division. If you're a proactive finance leader who enjoys partnering with the business and driving meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.