Senior Finance Business Partner

Posted 6 days 4 hours ago by Prax

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Surrey, Weybridge, United Kingdom, KT130
Job Description

Senior Finance Business Partner - UK Refinery

Location: Weybridge (Hybrid) with frequent travel to Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery

Reporting to: Group Head of Financial Planning, Analysis & Business Partnering


Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level in a dynamic and vital sector? Prax Group is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to support the financial and operational performance of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery.


This is a high-impact role where strategic thinking meets hands-on execution. You'll work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, providing critical financial insights that drive performance, efficiency, and growth.


What You'll Be Doing


Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

  • Lead monthly and quarterly reporting for both Site and Group Leadership Teams.
  • Drive the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
  • Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and highlight risks and opportunities.
  • Monitor key financial KPIs to ensure alignment with refinery goals.
  • Oversee month-end activities including hedge reconciliation, accrual reviews, pricing validation, and system reconciliations.

Business Partnering:

  • Be a trusted advisor to operational leaders, offering financial insights that shape key decisions.
  • Collaborate with refinery management to drive cost control and operational efficiency.
  • Present financial data in a clear, actionable format to senior stakeholders.


What We're Looking For


Qualifications:

  • ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified (or equivalent).

Experience:

  • 10+ years in finance within oil & gas, energy, or manufacturing-ideally in a refinery or petrochemical setting.
  • Strong background in FP&A, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Proven ability to partner with non-financial stakeholders.

Technical Skills:

  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling expertise.
  • ERP experience (SAP or similar).

Personal Attributes:

  • Analytical mindset with a knack for translating data into insights.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
  • Proactive, results-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.