- Finance Business Partner
- Job Type: Permanent
- Location: London (Hybrid)
- Salary: up to £70,000 + excellent benefits and hybrid working.
We are working with a global business travel agency in seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their finance team. This role is crucial for enhancing operational performance through financial insights and strategic advice. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a Finance Business Partner/ FP&A Analyst, with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage relationships with senior leaders effectively.
Day to Day of the role:
- Build strong and positive relationships with budget holders and the senior management team, providing analysis to drive commercial decisions.
- Assist the offshore team with queries and review information provided by them.
- Identify and pursue additional commercial opportunities, cost efficiencies, and risk management.
- Conduct detailed variance analysis, establish root causes, and provide insights in collaboration with the Accounting and Control team.
- Work closely with the Accounting and Control team to gather key financial information and assist in data collation.
- Develop and refine a monthly reporting pack, ensuring delivery by the specified deadline.
- Present relevant financial information at monthly department meetings, including P&L performance overviews versus Budget/Forecast, KPIs, risks, opportunities, and non-financial indicators.
- Support the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis in meeting tight budget/forecast deadlines.
- Conduct competitor analysis and generate market insight reports.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A qualified finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent) with ideally 2 years PQE.
- Advanced skills in data analysis, forecasting, and bid modelling.
- Strong financial background in FP&A and business partnering.
- Excellent analytical skills and a data-driven mindset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- A results-oriented, proactive, and solution-focused approach.