Finance Business Partner (12 Month FTC)

Job Purpose

We are seeking a commercially minded and proactive Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team in London, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. This pivotal role will partner with senior leaders across Group Functions, providing dedicated financial support to a corporate function such as Legal, Finance, HR or IT. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality financial reporting, planning, forecasting and analysis, providing clear insight and constructive challenge to support effective decision-making and drive business performance. Operating within a complex corporate environment, the role requires a hands-on and dependable individual who can maintain strong financial governance, oversee the financial management of Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs), and work collaboratively with stakeholders, Shared Services teams and junior colleagues to ensure the delivery of accurate, timely and value-adding financial information

Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Performance

• Partner with senior stakeholders across Group Functions, providing dedicated finance support to a corporate function (e.g. Legal, Finance, HR or IT).
• Deliver meaningful financial insight, challenge and recommendations to support decision-making, business performance and cost optimisation initiatives.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Own monthly management reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and continuous improvement.
• Provide insightful variance analysis, highlighting key risks, opportunities and performance drivers.
• Review outputs from junior team members and Shared Services teams, ensuring consistency and quality, and present findings to senior stakeholders.

Planning, Forecasting & Modelling

• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for supported functions.
• Develop robust financial models and scenarios, ensuring alignment between financial plans and business priorities.

TSA Financial Governance

• Own the financial governance, administration and performance reporting of Transitional Service Agreements (TSAs).
• Monitor TSA costs, recoveries, budgets and forecasts, maintaining strong controls and governance.
• Provide clear visibility of TSA performance, risks and opportunities while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Financial Control & Governance

• Maintain a strong financial control environment, ensuring compliance with policies and governance requirements.
• Support audit activities and manage key governance frameworks, including delegated authorities.

Team Support & Collaboration

• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
• Partner with Shared Service teams to ensure the delivery of accurate, high-quality financial information and drive continuous improvement.

Process Improvement & Projects

• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems and reporting.
• Support finance transformation initiatives and contribute to ad hoc projects, analysis and business priorities.