Commercial Finance Business Partner

In this role you will be the responsible for delivery of Business Partnering project work for the renewables division of Ideal Heating.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join Ideal Heating and work on exciting project work for their renewables division as Ideal Heating continue their transition from traditional gas boilers to Heat Pumps in line with the UK’s Net Carbon goals.

Ideal Heating have made huge investments in to their Hull & East Yorkshire facilities, building a training centre in Hessle which houses Heat Pump Install training and they are currently adding to their National Avenue Facility with a new R&D complex in line with their strategic goals for being a market leader in Heat Pumps. The area they believe they are strong in is their ability to manufacture and assemble in the UK, not importing cheaper material and having the technical expertise in the UK will really set them apart from competition and allow for more career development for the team in Hull.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Strategic Role in a Growing, Future-Focused Division This isn’t just a standard finance role — it’s a pivotal position in Ideal Heating’s renewables division, directly supporting the company’s shift from gas boilers to Heat Pumps in line with the UK’s Net Zero goals. You’ll be shaping the future of the business at a time of transformation and investment.
• High-Impact Business Partnering – You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across commercial, sales, marketing, product, and R&D, acting as a trusted advisor. Your financial insights will drive real decisions.
• Exciting Project-Based Work & Career Development – From building business cases and evaluating new product lines, to supporting digitalisation projects and M&A evaluations.
• Strong Local Investment & UK Manufacturing Focus – Ideal Heating is investing heavily in the Hull & East Yorkshire area — with new facilities, training centres, and R&D capabilities. Their commitment to UK-based manufacturing and technical expertise sets them apart from competitors and provides.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As a Finance Business Partner your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Essential

• Collaborate with commercial, sales, marketing, and product teams to provide financial insight and strategic support.
• Act as a trusted advisor to non-finance stakeholders, helping them understand financial implications of business decisions.
• Support the development of business cases for new products, services, or strategic initiatives.
• Review processes to adapt and improve them so the business is ready to expand into new product streams specifically in the Heat Pump division.
• Evaluate ROI on key commercial activities and project work
• Conduct variance analysis and develop action plans to mitigate risks or exploit opportunities.
• Prepare and present regular financial updates to senior management and relevant stakeholders
• Influence and challenge business decisions using financial data.
• Review investment opportunities to expand the business through acquisition.

Advantageous

• ERP implementation experience would be advantageous
• SAP experience
• Pulling complex reports from SAP or Systems
• Creating processes from the businesses systems (SAP)
• Experience in working with IT department on digitalisation projects which relate to finance
• IT/Technology Savvy individual would be beneficial

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience

Desired Skills and Experience

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• SAP experience would be extremely advantageous
• Prior experience in a similar role
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• A team player with a flexible and positive attitude
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Sector experience within manufacturing, renewables or heating would be advantageous but not essential

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• An attractive salary based on experience
• Annual Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Parking
• 4 days from the office and 1 day from home available

WHY EMMERSON KITNEY?

At Emmerson Kitney, we Recruit Different. You’re not just another candidate – you’re a professional with goals, and we’re here to help you achieve them. Our deep market and talent knowledge means we only work on roles where we know there’s genuine opportunity.

We work in true partnership with businesses like Ideal Heating  – we know the hiring managers, we understand the culture, and we stay involved right through to offer and onboarding. The result? Powerful outcomes for candidates and clients alike.

What next? 

If you’re ready for a new challenge and feel you have what it takes, we’d love to talk.

Call our sector specialist Sam Horton on 01482 628808 or email sam@emmersonkitney.co.uk.

This is a retained search with Emmerson Kitney – all third-party applications will be forwarded to us as the exclusive recruitment partner.