Job Type:	permanent	Duration:
Category:	Accounting / Finance	Recruiter Reference:	1003481
URL for Applications:	Apply Here	Salary:

Within this role, you will assist the Financial Controller in preparing monthly accounts and reporting packs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Additionally, you'll play a vital role in supporting budget and forecast processes, liaising with various stakeholders including board members, senior management, department heads, and group directors. You'll also take charge of overseeing the day-to-day finance operations of the organisation, including managing the finance team effectively.

This is a permanent, full-time role opportunity working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. You’ll enjoy a hybrid working arrangement, granting the flexibility to work remotely from home while requiring a minimum of 2 days per week at the Wigan or Manchester office. The annual salary for this position falls within the range of £65,000 - £70,000 with the specifics to be discussed during the hiring process.

We are Calisen. We own and manage essential energy infrastructure assets that offer smarter energy for all.

Through smart metering, installation, data services, Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure, and the electrification of heat, we’re creating a more sustainable future, bringing smarter energy to all in conjunction with our core business values. Calisen is in an exciting and strong position where we are seeing growth and development in all areas of the business, and we now have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting monthly margin performance for all contracts, providing commentary for the underlying performance vs budget and forecasts.
• Providing insightful analysis to support the business and improve margin performance vs budget. Ensuring costs are accurately allocated across all contracts and methodology is understood.
• Scenario planning the impact on sales and margin to support / challenge potential commercial and operational decisions.
• Supporting the annual budget and quarterly re-forecasting process, working closely with the Operational and Commercial Directors and other budget holders.
• Contribute to the short term forecasts and planning of the business, providing detailed understanding of how current trading performance compares to budget.
• Review and challenge operational and commercial planning, identifying risks and opportunities vs budget.
• Business partnering with cross-functional teams, supporting commercial decision making by communicating MI to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Review financial results and provide detailed insight from supporting data to help the business understand the key drivers of performance.
• Define and own the business partnering framework, implementing and embed a business partner model, with a focus on cost control and delivering improved financial performance of the business.
• Any other ad hoc duties as requested.


What we are looking for
• Higher level education (A-Level, Degree etc. or equivalent).
• Professional Accounting Qualification (P/Q – ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• At least 3 years previous experience working in a similar role
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of producing annual budgets and monthly forecasts
• Strong commercial and operational finance awareness.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Keen desire to question and challenge information and trends.
• Effective organisational and prioritisation skills

Calisen is proud to be a Real Living Wage paying employer. We believe in the inherent value of our colleagues, and it is our commitment to provide fair and competitive pay that reflects the real cost of living. We understand that when our team members are compensated fairly, it not only enhances their well-being but also contributes to a positive and thriving workplace.
Calisen is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, safe, and inclusive environment as we bring smarter energy to all. The more diverse our teams’ backgrounds, experiences, and ways of life, the stronger our business and relationships with our customers will be. Individuals are welcome to apply to our open positions regardless of age, gender, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, neurodiversity, and physical ability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application.

Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, background, financial and criminal record checks, appropriate for the role offered.