Finance Business Partner – Capex Projects
Infinis is a leading low-carbon energy generator. We capture methane from landfill sites and disused mines and use it to create electricity. Our flexible power response and battery energy storage projects support the grid when needed. We’re committed to investing in renewable, low-carbon projects; our solar division is expanding. New sites are continually being added to our existing portfolio, and we have a robust pipeline of future projects under development and construction.
Our sustainable energy expertise is at the forefront of reducing the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on climate change. We provide secure, efficient local power generation, supporting the UK in its ambitious transition to net zero. It's a great feeling to be part of such a significant change.
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner with experience in managing the financial lifecycle of multi-million-pound CAPEX projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and post-investment appraisal. You will support senior stakeholders by providing strategic insights that drive business growth and inform key decisions. You will streamline controls and reporting processes, and develop robust KPIs and dashboards to guide management decision-making. A strong emphasis is placed on process automation and reducing manual intervention, ensuring timely and accurate information in all aspects of the project details, which will be crucial in underpinning our future investment and growth strategies regarding our solar projects. This will involve collaborating with project teams to review cost-to-complete estimates, enhancing processes and controls to ensure accurate financial data, preparing budgeting and forecasting inputs, and other related tasks.
You will also serve as the finance lead for evaluating new development initiatives and pipeline projects, including grid connection offers. This role involves creating precise and robust financial models for new investment opportunities and acquisitions, identifying potential economic risks, and providing insights on mitigation strategies. Additionally, it entails undertaking ad hoc projects as directed by the CFO and Group Finance Director, offering analytical input that informs strategic decisions.
This role will involve occasional travel to sites across the UK, which may require occasional overnight stays. This hybrid role also requires you to work 2 days a week at our Head Office in Northampton. Ideally, you will reside within a one-hour commute of Northampton.
What will you do:
• Prepare budgeting and forecasting inputs for CAPEX and development spend, integrating them into long-term plans and broader budget and forecast models.
•Provide detailed CAPEX cashflow timing information for inclusion in the cashflow forecast.
• Lead financial oversight for all asset-related projects, analysing and challenging reported contract results from an economic viewpoint to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Collaborate with project teams through regular meetings to review updated cost-to-complete estimates for construction projects, challenging assumptions and timelines as needed
•Enhance processes and controls to ensure robust, accurate financial data — particularly about development programmes and cash forecasting — and conduct monthly reviews of key balance sheet accounts (including tangible/intangible fixed assets and assets under construction)
• Ensure the proper setup and monitoring of project codes within systems (Maximo and SUN), and conduct monthly analyses of actual versus budget/forecast variances, highlighting key findings and proposing next steps
•Develop and maintain a process to ensure accurate time recording and capitalisation, including managing a fixed asset grid that is reported monthly as part of the management accounts
•Deliver regular updates to the finance team on key project and pipeline developments, ensuring proactive business partnering
•Act as the finance lead for evaluating new development initiatives and pipeline projects, including grid connection offers.
•Create precise and robust financial models for new investment opportunities and acquisitions, identifying potential financial risks and providing mitigation insights
Is this role for you?
- ACA/ACCA Qualified accountant with a strong background in capital project accounting and financial business partnering
- Proven experience in managing the financial lifecycle of multi-million-pound CAPEX projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and post-investment appraisal
- Skilled in financial analysis and modelling to support investment decisions, assess project viability, and monitor capital spend against budget
- Deep understanding of capitalisation policies, asset lifecycle management, and alignment with accounting standards
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with project managers and operational leaders to ensure financial governance and accountability across capital initiatives
- Experience in preparing and presenting CAPEX-focused financial reports to senior stakeholders for strategic decision-making
- Commercially astute, with a track record of supporting project-based initiatives and driving value through financial insight
- Strong control mindset with experience in cost control, balance sheet integrity, and cash flow forecasting in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication skills for translating complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders
- Advanced MS Excel skills, including financial modelling and scenario analysis
- Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to project sites across the UK
- Resides within a one-hour commute of Northampton
What we offer
- Salary plus bonus, target up to 25% paid annually, plus a generous car allowance
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Pension Scheme with 6% employer contribution
- Domestic solar, battery and EV charger points scheme, which provides funding towards the cost of installations at your home address
- Employee Assist Programme, including an app which enables virtual appointments with GPs and mental health counsellors
- Eye care vouchers and Cycle-to-work scheme
- Community volunteering charity days
- Company sick pay after a qualifying period
Why Infinis?
Our company's vision is simple yet powerful. We’re deeply committed to generating a low-carbon future. That’s all about maximising the benefits of clean, emission-free generating technology and minimising indirect emissions from our supply chain. This mission inspires us daily, and we hope it resonates with you as well.
At Infinis, we believe that success is achieved through a culture of passion and engagement. We are deeply committed to reducing inequalities, fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce, and giving back to our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who are often underrepresented, such as women and minority ethnic groups, and we deeply value the unique perspectives they bring to our team. We would love to hear from you if you share our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Recruitment Agencies: We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who have agreed to our company's recruitment terms and conditions. We have no plans to review the Preferred Supplier List. We do not acknowledge speculative or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies. Please note that no fee will be applicable if we contact candidates directly.
