Commercial Finance Business Partner

2 weeks ago


Slough, United Kingdom Sapphire Utility Solutions Ltd Full time

Commercial Finance Business Partner Join the Team That Keeps the Nation Flowing At Lanes Group, we’re proud to be the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater services. Since 1992, we’ve been helping keep the country’s water systems running smoothly — and we’re growing fast, thanks to our incredible team of over 4,000 people and our cutting-edge fleet and equipment. The Commercial Finance Business Partner will play a pivotal role in driving strategic decision-making. They will act as the bridge between finance, commercial and operational teams, providing insightful analysis, financial guidance, and performance support to help shape business outcomes. This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a responsibility to influence senior stakeholders. The Role at a Glance Location: Slough Trading Estate, Slough, SL1 4AY (some travel required) Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Salary: Up to £80,000 What You’ll Be Doing Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking for regulated and commercial activities Analyze cost drivers, asset performance, and service delivery metrics to identify efficiency opportunities Develop financial models for capital investment, asset lifecycle planning, and regulatory submissions Support pricing strategies and contract negotiations with commercial clients Monitor regulatory compliance impacts on financial performance and advise on mitigation strategies Deliver clear, actionable insights to non-finance stakeholders through dashboards and presentations Contribute to sustainability and innovation initiatives by evaluating financial viability and ROI What We’re Looking For Demonstrated experience in commercial finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and business partnering, ideally within utilities, infrastructure, or environmental services Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to the water and waste industry (e.g., Ofwat, Environment Agency) and their financial implications Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex data and drive strategic insights 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 Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience A proactive mindset with a commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement What You’ll Get in Return We believe in looking after our people. Here’s what you can expect: 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Life assurance and death-in-service benefits A supportive team and a company that’s always moving forward If this sounds like the kind of place you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you



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