Finance Business Partner

Equifind have partnered with a global financial services group to assist them with their search for a Finance Business Partner to join their London team.

They are a fiercely ambitious company, growing across the world both through diversification, organic growth and acquisitions. Boasting revenue in the billions with a workforce of more than 7,000 employees spanning 4 continents.

The Finance Business Partner will serve as a key liaison between the finance department and various business units within the company. This role requires a strong blend of financial expertise, business acumen, and interpersonal skills to provide insightful financial analysis, strategic guidance, and support to senior management and department heads.

You’ll be joining a London finance team of 30 people covering which includes teams such as Financial Control, Business Partners, FP&A, Finance Systems, Tax, Compensation and more.

In the business you'll find a history of great tenure because of the businesses culture of nurturing talent from within, providing ample opportunities for career progression and development. Future opportunities are available both domestically and internationally.

Key Duties Include:

• Work closely with department heads and project teams to evaluate financial viability and profitability of new initiatives, projects, and investments
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to assess the impact of various strategic decisions on the company's bottom line
• Management of the monthly reporting process (P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash-flow), timely delivery of draft financial information and raising key points for review.
• Management of business line reporting and analysis, ensuring that transactions continue to be entered into the system in accordance with the latest reporting requirements.
• Responsibility and ownership of accurate balance sheet accounts and reconciliations on a monthly basis, applying appropriate judgement re the treatment of technical items.
• Assisting with the year-end audit and tax process

Experience & Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (preferably trained in an audit)
• A minimum of 3 years experience within an audit/finance function
• Sound understanding of IFRS reporting standards
• Great communication skills and the ability to speak finance to non-finance personnel
• Strong excel skills and advanced modelling
• Exceptional commercial awareness

Compensation:

• Base salary of £60-65,000
• Annual bonus, commensurate with company and individual performance
• 30 days annual leave
• Employer pension contribution
• Gym membership
• Private healthcare