Senior Finance Business Partner
Job no: 095772
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Remote - work from anywhere within the UK
Categories: Financial Management
Business Unit: Finance
Salary range: up to circa £80,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits
Contract type: 1 x Permanent & 1 fixed term opportunity (circa up to 12 months)
Our Team
The Finance Business Partner (Costs) team provides innovative and insightful analysis and challenge to the business to drive future strategy and deliver against objectives and commitments. The role is dynamic, varied and focused on providing the support to enable the business to deliver on strategy. We're seeking exceptional candidates who can combine analytical skills, leadership and senior stakeholder management skills that are looking to progress their career to the next level.
What You'll Be Doing
* Owning the relationship with Executive Committee members and other senior stakeholders, building trust with a collaborative mindset.
* Delivering best in class Business Partnering, driving business performance through insight and analysis.
* Producing written reporting and analysis on performance for use across the organisation, up to and including Executive level.
* Demonstrating effective leadership to provide an exemplary role model for your direct reports and peers across the organisation.
* Acting as a senior member of the team to support the department to meet our objectives.
* Driving continuous improvement in processes, reporting and information, tailored to the needs of senior stakeholders and to improve efficiency and effectiveness of working practices.
* Deputising for the Head of Cost Business Partners when necessary.
We need you to have:
* Proven experience as a Finance Business Partner or in a similar role within the financial services industry.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
* ACCA/CIMA/ICAS qualification (or working towards) with at least 5 years of post-qualified experience (note, we'll also consider applications with different periods of experience).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
* Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and reporting tools.
* Experience of creating and leading high performing finance teams.
* Demonstrable experience of financial planning and forecasting.
* Experience with PowerBi (it's a bonus but not essential).
Red Hot Rewards
* Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more.
* Up to five extra paid well-being days per year.
* 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.
* Market-leading pension.
* Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.
* Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.
If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you.
Now the legal bit:
Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references.
Advertised: 07 Feb 2025 GMT Standard Time
Applications close: 21 Feb 2025 GMT Standard Time
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