Senior Finance Business Partner

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a newly created role in the team to help strengthen and further develop the Business Partnering offering to the business.

The Senior Finance Business Partner will lead the provision of financial support to the Corporate Servuices across the business including Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing etc. You will be at the heart of decisions, supporting the organisation to deliver on its business plan and corporate objectives. The Senior Finance Business Partner will lead a team to provide strategic, value-adding financial insight and analysis to executive and senior management, enabling effective decision-making.The role will include, but not limited to;

• Lead the development and delivery of comprehensive financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for assigned business areas, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and the provision of robust, actionable insights to inform executive decision-making.
• Drive the timely and accurate production and critical review of management information, including period end and management accounts, financial analysis, and performance dashboards, utilising advanced analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support the achievement of business objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders, the Executive team and cross-functional teams to challenge assumptions, influence strategic initiatives, and ensure financial implications are fully considered in key business decisions and investment cases to ensure outcomes are value for money and in accord with the Business Plan and remit.
• Manage the finances of key Capital Projects ensuring that these projects come in on time and budget.
• The role includes active involvement in business case review and evaluation.
• Through regular meetings and performance reviews manage, develop, and inspire a high performing finance business partnering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Champion the adoption of digital tools and data-driven decision-making.
• Provide expert financial advice and guidance to senior management and Executive leaders
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.