Commercial Finance Business Partner

Overview

Drive finance strategy, analysis & partnering for water utility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• budget forecasting
• cost analysis
• roi evaluation
• regulatory compliance
• dashboards
• financial modeling

Tasks

-Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking for regulated and commercial activities -Analyze cost drivers, asset performance, and service delivery metrics to identify efficiency opportunities -Contribute to sustainability and innovation initiatives by evaluating financial viability and ROI -Monitor regulatory compliance impacts on financial performance and advise on mitigation strategies -Deliver clear, actionable insights to non-finance stakeholders through dashboards and presentations -Support pricing strategies and contract negotiations with commercial clients -Develop financial models for capital investment, asset lifecycle planning, and regulatory submissions

Requirements

• fp&a
• communication
• excel
• power bi
• financial modelling
• aca

What You Bring

-Demonstrated experience in commercial finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and business partnering, ideally within utilities, infrastructure, or environmental services -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams -Proficiency in financial systems and tools, including Microsoft Excel; experience with business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is advantageous -Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex data and drive strategic insights -Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to the water and waste industry (e.g., Ofwat, Environment Agency) and their financial implications -Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience

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Benefits

-A supportive team and a company that’s always moving forward -Life assurance and death-in-service benefits -24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

About Lanes Group

-It grew through strategic acquisitions and expansion into new service areas. -It secured major contracts with Thames Water and Southern Water, handling citywide sewer maintenance. -Its work spans large‑scale infrastructure including railway drainage on Crossrail and UV trenchless sewer relining on UK motorways. -Today, it operates a national network of depots, utility hubs and specialist divisions like Lanes‑i, Sapphire and AQS.

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