The Role:

The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of premium finance business partnering across the business. You will develop strong relationships with the finance business partners and stakeholders, to support the delivery of reliable financial insight, robust analysis and practical support to those stakeholders. You will contribute to the development of junior colleagues, through effective coaching, guidance and support.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support the Finance Business Partner(s) in delivering effective finance business partnering to assigned stakeholders and service areas.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, acting as a trusted and approachable finance contact.
• Work closely with the Finance Business Partner(s) to support the review of financial performance, explain variances, identify risks and opportunities, and agree appropriate actions.
• Communicate financial information clearly, professionally and confidently, both in writing and verbally, adapting style to the audience.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, ensuring assumptions are robust and clearly understood.
• Contribute to scenario modelling and other financial analysis to support investment and operational decisions.
• Identify, escalate and help manage financial risks using sound professional judgement and seeking advice where needed.
• Ensure processes, controls and procedures are followed consistently, and support colleagues in understanding and applying them.
• Directly manage junior members of the team, setting clear goals and conducting regular one-on-one check-ins and performance appraisals to evaluate progress, address underperformance, and provide constructive feedback.
• Coach, guide and support less experienced colleagues by setting clear expectations, encouraging development and sharing knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by challenging existing processes, identifying efficiencies and helping implement practical enhancements.

Experience Required:

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified, or equivalent accountancy experience.
• Consultancy/business strategy/professional services experience preferred.
• Strong analytical capability with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Confident and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• IT proficient with proven MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to translate financial information into practical insight.
• Commitment to integrity, confidentiality and responsible handling of sensitive information.
• Willingness to support others, contribute to team success and engage in continuous improvement.