Senior Finance Business Partner

We are supporting a leading organisation within the energy and infrastructure sector in the appointment of a Senior Finance Business Partner. This is an opportunity to join a continuously evolving business, offering broad exposure to commercial performance and senior stakeholder engagement. This is a highly strategic and visible role combining financial analysis, performance management, and business partnering, with close interaction across operational teams and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders and JV stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support commercial decision-making. Support business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, including the development of financial analytics and performance reporting. Manage and monitor the financial performance of key business areas, identifying issues and supporting corrective actions where required.

Present financial information and analysis to senior stakeholders and support statutory reporting and audit activities. Maintain robust governance and control frameworks while ensuring seamless collaboration across finance teams.

Requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with 4+ years' post-qualification experience. Previous experience in a finance business partnering or commercially focused finance role. Strong understanding of financial performance drivers, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge effectively.

Previous commercial finance experience in Energy & Infrastructure, or a capital intensive development environment would be highly advantageous. The role would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, influencing decisions, and operating at the intersection of finance and the wider business.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Matthew Fleming at mfleming@elevatepartners.ie.