Regional Finance Business Partner
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £65,000.0 to £80,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to circa £80,000 + benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB11 6LX |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4703881_1771931356 |
Summary
Your new company
Youwill be joining a leading organisation within the UK energy infrastructuresector, operating at the heart of national investment programmes that supportthe country's long‑term energy security and low‑carbon transition. Thisorganisation manages significant capital investment across the region and playsa critical role in maintaining essential infrastructure while deliveringstrategic, sustainable growth. With a robust programme of capital projects anda well‑established regulatory environment, it offers a stable yetforward‑thinking setting where financial expertise directly influences regionalperformance and long‑term outcomes.
Your new role
AsRegional Finance Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shapingfinancial decision‑making across major capital delivery projects andoperational performance within Scotland and the North. You will act as atrusted advisor to project teams by providing high‑quality financial insight,translating complex information into strategic guidance, and ensuring thatfinancial plans remain aligned with organisational objectives. Your role willinvolve developing regional budgets and forecasts, performing detailed varianceanalysis, and presenting meaningful financial reporting and dashboards tosenior stakeholders. You will be responsible for building and maintainingfinancial models that evaluate project economics, investment returns andcost‑optimisation opportunities, while also conducting sensitivity analysis tosupport informed decision‑making. A key part of your remit will be managingfinancial risk across capital delivery programmes, identifying emerging issues,ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and working closely withstakeholders to implement effective mitigation strategies. You may alsodeputise for the Regional Head of Finance when required, giving you the chanceto contribute at an even more strategic level.
What you'll need to succeed
Toexcel in this role, you will be a fully qualified finance professional (CIMA,ACCA or ACA), You will have demonstrableexperience in finance business partnering or programme‑focused financialanalysis, with the ability to connect long‑term strategy to financialperformance. Success will depend on your ability to communicate complexfinancial information with clarity, adapting your style to suit both financialand non‑financial audiences while influencing senior stakeholders effectively.You will need strong commercial awareness, a sound understanding of budgeting,forecasting and financial modelling, and ideally some exposure to Capexreporting. This organisation operates at pace, so adaptability, sound judgement,and the ability to manage competing priorities will be essential, alongsidestrong proficiency in financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excelcapability.
What you'll get in return
Inreturn, you will receive a competitive salary in the region of £65,000 to£80,000 depending on experience, accompanied by a generous benefits packagedesigned to support your wellbeing and long‑term career development. Thisincludes an annual bonus of up to 15%, 28 days' holiday plus statutory leavewith the option to purchase additional days, and an outstanding pension schemethat double‑matches your contributions up to 12%. You will have access to aflexible benefits programme offering private healthcare, dental insurance andvarious lifestyle options, as well as comprehensive financial protectionincluding long‑term illness cover and 10x salary death‑in‑service benefits. Theorganisation also offers excellent family‑friendly policies, paid professionalmemberships, career progression opportunities and confidential 24/7 employeesupport. The role will be based in Aberdeen, with hybrid working and theopportunity for occasional travel across the region and to the central financebase.
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