Finance Business Partner

Prax


Date: 2 days ago
City: Weybridge, England
Contract type: Full time
Senior Finance Business Partner – UK Refinery

Location: Weybridge, Surrey with frequent travel to Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery in Immingham

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.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

  • 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.
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