Finance Business Partner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join an international business that focuses on hosting international events for the tech and mobile industry with their head office based in Central London. This role is being recruited on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months, with a strong possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidates.

The Finance Business Partner role is a key contributor to the finance business partnering team and will work closely with senior stakeholders to drive organizational performance.

The successful candidate will be key to the delivery of the financial business plan linked to operational objectives through the provision of strategic support, performance analysis, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, identification of risks and opportunities, scenario analysis.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate management information and support the business in delivering the budgets and forecast, communicating with the business on trends, drivers and other movements.
• Support, challenge and influence the business in understanding the financial implications of key commercial decisions.
• Lead procurement tender processes, using your financial experience and commercial acumen to ensure the business achieves the best commercial outcomes
• Ensure that business requirements are understood, communicated and reflected in reporting and analysis.
• Report on performance and drive action to facilitate achievement of business & financial objectives. Provide analysis and advice on cost drivers, KPIs and measures.
• Ensure that the financial processes and controls are well understood and communicated. Monitor compliance to ensure robust financial control environment and to ensure consistency.
• Identify cost efficiency opportunities and lead execution in partnership with business unit executives.
• Work with the wider finance team to drive continuous improvement in the use of the company’s finance processes & systems e.g. forecasting cycles and budget process.
• Liaise with finance colleagues in financial control to consider regulatory, capital accounting and tax implications.

Candidate Profile

• You will be a qualified accountant
• 3 years or more experience in a Finance Business Partner or Decision Support role(s)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and influencing skills