Finance Business Partner

Harper May is presently collaborating with a leading financial services firm dedicated to providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to their clients. They are seeking a dynamic and strategic Finance Business Partner to join their team.

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and providing actionable insights to support business decisions within the financial services division.

Key duties:

• Monthly Business Performance & Reporting
• Run the month-end ‘Flash’ process detailing the expected month-end close position to the Group Executive Committee
• Prepare monthly Finance report outlining key financial performance metrics for delivery to the Executive Committee
• Provide timely commentary and variance analysis to support understanding of financial performance against budgets, forecasts and prior year
• Work with Investor Relations to provide them with all information required
• Support the annual budget process including consolidation of results, challenging submissions and putting together presentations which draw out key messages
• Work on quarterly forecasts and aid the communication of results to senior stakeholders
• Refine and improve existing processes and challenge outputs to create relevant and value-adding analysis
• Gain an understanding of each of the businesses within the Group and demonstrate an understanding when pulling together analysis

Requirements

• Hold an accounting qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent (ACA preferred)
• Proven relevant accounting experience and technical knowledge
• Strong attention to detail and a controls-focus
• Team player committed to ensuring that the overall team objectives are met