Senior Finance Business Partner

Severn Trent

Senior Finance Business Partner at Severn Trent leading financial strategy and operational performance. Collaborating with senior stakeholders and developing finance teams for impactful outcomes.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeCoventry • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in financial performance improvement, strategic decision-making, and team leadership within a fast-paced environment. Proficient in financial modelling, investment appraisal, and delivering insightful analysis to support business strategies.

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Recognised Accounting QualificationFinancial ModellingInvestment AppraisalStakeholder ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingBusiness Case DevelopmentCost ReductionPerformance MonitoringEfficiency ImprovementCommercial AnalysisRegulatory Impact AnalysisFinancial Performance Improvement

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborative LeadershipRelationship BuildingConstructive Challenge

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Financial PerformanceOperational PerformanceCapital DeliveryChief Engineer FunctionsContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with senior stakeholders to drive strong financial and operational performance.
Provide robust challenge and insightful analysis on budgets, forecasts, and business cases.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximise value.
Deliver clear and timely financial forecasts, helping leaders make confident decisions.
Monitor performance, highlighting risks and opportunities and ensuring appropriate actions are taken.
Support investment decisions through rigorous financial appraisal and commercial analysis.
Lead, coach and develop a talented finance team, creating a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
Provide meaningful insights into cost drivers, business performance, and regulatory impacts.
Help shape long-term financial and business strategies across the Capital Delivery and Chief Engineer functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Significant experience operating at a senior finance level within a fast-paced environment
A proven track record of delivering financial performance improvements and efficiencies
Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing strategic decision-making
Strong financial modelling and investment appraisal experience, including business case development
Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
The confidence to challenge constructively while building trusted relationships across the business
A collaborative leadership style and passion for developing high-performing teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% per annum based on company performance)
Car allowance – per annum up to £5,208
Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two volunteer days per year