Finance Business Partner - #2118223

Michael Page are delighted to be partnered with a highly-acquisitive forward thinking organisation operating in the financial services space. Due to continued growth they are looking for a senior level Finance Business Partner to join their award winning team. This role will be partnering with senior leadership and delivering insightful cost analysis, forecasting, reporting, and investment governance.

Client Details

This organisation are a real leader within their space with a long-standing history in the industry. They have developed a significant market presence through a combination of established expertise, customer-focused services, and strategic partnerships.

Fantastic offices in the heart of Manchester and a dynamic, collaborative finance function.

Description

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes for Group
• Provide financial oversight, reviewing business cases and connecting programme risks, opportunities, scope changes, costs, benefits, and delivery outcomes
• Produce high-quality month-end reporting, forecasts, and insightful commentary
• Establish and manage clear planning timetables and processes, ensuring stakeholders provide timely, accurate forecasts
• Act as a trusted finance business partner to senior stakeholders
• Investigate cost performance trends, undertake ad-hoc analysis, and provide actionable insights to improve business performance
• Prepare robust variance analysis
• Maintain consistent reporting standards, governance, and process excellence, working collaboratively across the wider Finance team.

Profile

In order to be considered for this role you will be:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
• A strong communicator with presentation and influencing skills - the ability to really challenge stakeholders etc.
• Clear thinker with the ability to present simple analysis from complex data
• Experienced in and accustomed to fast-paced, high growth environments
• Able to assist with various systems implementation / process improvement projects

Job Offer

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.