Finance Business Partner - East

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste.

We have a new opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our team,  working 37.5 hours per week.

The salary for this role is competitive with participation in an annual bonus scheme, and a car allowance, in addition to our great range of benefits. This role will be based in Ardley, Oxfordshire, with an opportunity for hybrid working - this will be discussed further at interview. 

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The closing date for applications is 20th March 2025. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on influencing business performance? Do you have the analytical skills and business acumen to drive strategic decision-making? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our team!

In this role, you will work closely with Operations, Commercial teams, and Senior Management to provide financial insights that drive business growth and efficiency. You will ensure financial integrity, compliance, and robust financial controls while identifying risks and opportunities to enhance performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic finance partner, ensuring business leaders understand financial performance and key drivers.
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, KPIs, and investment appraisals.
• Provide detailed cost analysis for key operational expenses, including maintenance, disposal, and consumables.
• Monitor cash flow, CAPEX, and Adjusted EBITDA, offering insights to improve financial outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and accounting standards, liaising with auditors as required.
• Support the business in identifying and mitigating financial risks while maximising opportunities.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong management accounting and financial analysis expertise.
• Experience in business partnering, working closely with both finance and non-finance teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Strong time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic decisions.

Desirable:

• Experience in the Energy from Waste industry (preferred but not essential).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, Power Query, and SQL.
  Investment appraisal and post-project evaluation experience.

Qualifications:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
• Degree-qualified in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Full UK driving licence (role may require occasional travel).

Why Join Us?

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where finance plays a key role in business decisions.
• The opportunity to shape business performance through financial insights and strategic support.
• A company committed to growth, innovation, and sustainability.

To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here.  

How to apply

Click apply at the bottom of the page and you will be asked to create a profile. Make sure you have an up-to-date CV ready! 

We are a Great Place to Work 

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

What can we offer you?

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.