Finance Business Partner

The Energy Revolution

Valda Energy is a dynamic and rapidly growing energy supplier based in Bicester, committed to driving business success through smart, reliable energy solutions. Established in 2019 by industry experts, we bring together a diverse combination of talent to foster continuous sustainable growth. We challenge the existing marketplace with our leading, tech-driven, and customer-focused approach. Our passion for innovation and dedication to exceptional service sets us apart.

At Valda Energy, we live by our core values: communicate, collaborate, own it, embrace change, and put the customer first. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and evolving culture. From introducing new benefits to offering structured training opportunities and hosting frequent social events, we ensure our employees thrive.

Perks that Power Your Journey ️

• Annual Salary up to £60k (DOE)
• Company annual bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, plus length of service award up to 30 days
• Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health
• Life Insurance policy, providing coverage at four times your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidance
• Enjoy an array of complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options in our office
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme where we will match contributions up to 4%
• In-house learning and development team devoted to nurturing your talent, unlocking potential and propelling you towards being your best
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £500), monthly team events, annual company events & recognition awards
  
  

How you will Energise Our Team

Our Finance team is growing and we are looking for a detailed & collaborative Finance Business Partner to join the Commercial Finance team. You will report into the Head of Commercial Finance and play a crucial role in providing financial insights, analysis, and strategic advice to support decision-making across the business. In this role, you will partner with various departments across the business to support Valda’s growth aspirations. The right candidate will enjoy supporting the business with new initiatives, love to build business cases, present investment choices and will be comfortable diving into the detail whilst simultaneously thinking about the big picture.

Your day to day responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Taking ownership of annual budgets and forecasts whilst collaborating with department heads to develop realistic financial plans that align with company strategy
• Preparing and delivering regular financial reports and analysis, including performance against budgets, forecasts, and KPIs
• Preparing management information, insights & reporting to the senior leadership team, highlighting emerging issues & potential future challenges to drive commercial performance
• Assisting with the development of various strategic & commercial initiatives whilst building business case proposals
• Developing working relationships with key stakeholders across the business and communicating complex financial information clearly and succinctly to non-financial stakeholders
• Ensuring financials are managed in line with business plans for both short and long term
• Providing financial insights into operational efficiency, cost management, and investment decisions
• Evaluating the financial impact of new business opportunities, partnerships, and sales initiatives
  
  

The Spark we're Looking For

• Fully qualified with a relevant qualification e.g ACA/CIMA/ACCA/ICAS (preferred)
• Demonstrable experience in finance business partnering
• Strong financial modelling (advanced Excel/Google Sheets) experience
• Great analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, issues and recommend actions
• Good interpersonal & influencing skills, ability to engage across various internal functions to develop, get buy-in and deliver outcomes across teams
• Confident presenting data in a meaningful and effective way; understanding the needs of the end users and tailoring presentations to their requirements
• Experience building business cases, presenting and debating investment choices
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, able to support with developing new processes and streamlining existing processes to create efficiencies
  
  

If you like the sound of this role, we encourage you to apply even if you aren’t confident that you meet all of the requirements – you may be just who we’re looking for. We are extremely proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. To make your recruitment experience with us accessible to you, we encourage you to let us know if you have any individual requirements. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team on [email protected]