Commercial Finance Business Partner

Commercial Finance Business Partner

Join the Team That Keeps the Nation Flowing!

At Lanes Group were proud to be the UKs largest independent provider of water and wastewater services. Since 1992 weve been helping keep the countrys water systems running smoothly and were growing fast thanks to our incredible team of over 4000 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 80000

What Youll 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 Were 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 Youll Get in Return

We believe in looking after our people. Heres what you can expect:

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

If this sounds like the kind of place youd thrive wed love to hear from you!

Required Experience:

Manager