A leading UK&I business is looking for a commercially sharp FP&A Business Partner to join their London finance function. This is a genuine business partnering role – working closely with divisional leadership and cost centre managers to drive performance, challenge costs, and translate financial data into clear decisions.

Financial Planning and Analysis Business Partner

Salary: £75,000-£85,000

Location: London

A leading organisation in the UK&I region is seeking a FP&A Business Partner to join their commercial finance division in London. This is a pivotal role with the opportunity to become a trusted advisor to senior leadership, supporting both strategic and operational decision-making at the highest level. You will be instrumental in translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that drive value across the business. With a focus on fostering accountability, optimising costs, and embedding financial considerations into daily operations, this position goes far beyond traditional reporting.

This is a high-growth development focused business committed to continuous improvement, offering you the chance to enhance processes, systems, and data capabilities while working within a supportive and inclusive environment that values sustainability, reliability, ownership, and collaboration. Enjoy a competitive salary of £75,000-£85,000 and the flexibility to make a real impact within a forward-thinking finance function.

What you'll do:

• Partner closely with cost centre managers and divisional leadership to ensure all monthly and quarterly reporting and forecasting requirements are met with accuracy and timeliness.
• Establish and manage the operational planning cycle by owning the timetable, templates, and supporting guidance for financial planning activities.
• Deliver clear, timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting and analysis that supports business objectives across enabling services.
• Promote cost discipline by driving financial performance initiatives and providing constructive challenge on costs, investments, and strategic projects.
• Act as a trusted business partner to functional directors and senior stakeholders by offering decision support on key initiatives.
• Ensure robust financial governance through adherence to IFRS standards and internal accounting guidelines while maintaining high-quality management information.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts across FP&A processes, systems, and reporting outputs to enhance efficiency and insight generation.
• Support strategic planning activities including scenario modelling, long-term value creation initiatives, and development of business cases or investment appraisals.
• Champion a culture aligned with organisational values by promoting behaviours that foster inclusivity, reliability, ownership, and collaboration within the finance team.
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation efforts while supporting audit processes and ensuring compliance with control frameworks.

What you bring:

• You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience in FP&A, business partnering or financial control roles within complex organisations.
• Your background includes significant exposure to budgeting processes, forecasting cycles, advanced financial modelling techniques as well as scenario analysis skills.
• You have hands-on experience working with SAP S4 HANA ERP systems alongside other modern financial reporting tools which enable efficient data management.
• Your technical proficiency extends to data analytics platforms such as Power BI or similar solutions for effective visualisation of key metrics.
• You possess deep knowledge of IFRS standards along with practical understanding of robust financial control frameworks required for compliance.
• Your approach is grounded in process improvement principles; you are always looking for ways to optimise workflows or introduce automation where possible.
• You excel at translating complex datasets into actionable insights tailored for non-financial audiences – enabling more confident decision-making across functions.
• Your interpersonal skills allow you to build strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels while promoting shared accountability for results.
• You bring experience supporting audit processes as well as contributing to risk identification/mitigation strategies within enabling functions.
• Your mindset is one of continuous improvement; you actively seek out opportunities for personal development while championing best practices across teams.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to promote work-life balance without compromising on professional growth opportunities. The company's core values – sustainability, reliability, ownership, collaboration are woven into every aspect of its operations. Whether you're passionate about making an impact through process optimisation or eager to contribute fresh perspectives during strategic discussions, you'll find ample support from knowledgeable colleagues who share your enthusiasm for excellence. Join a team where your contributions are recognized and where your career can flourish alongside some of the industry's most respected professionals.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career in finance to new heights within an inclusive environment that values your expertise – this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to shape the future of this division.

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