Director - Finance Business Partner

Michael Page; City Of London; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Director, Finance Business Partner for a 6-month contract based in London. The role involves strategic financial guidance, performance analysis, and working closely with stakeholders to enhance business performance. Candidates must be qualified accountants with a strong background in financial services and exceptional communication skills. The position offers an annual salary of £120,000 pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior finance roles.
• Strong background in financial services or regulated industries.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and forecasting across the division.
• Partner with leadership to shape financial strategy.
• Manage all aspects of business performance.

Skills

Financial planning

Performance analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic cost management

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Director, Finance Business Partner to join a leading organisation in the financial services industry on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on providing strategic financial guidance and partnering with key stakeholders to drive business performance in the London area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the division.
• Partner with senior leadership to shape financial strategy and drive cost initiatives.
• Own and manage all aspects of business performance including revenue, capex, opex, headcount, margin, and EBITDA.
• Support major projects and investment decisions with robust financial analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and governance.
• Deliver insights and recommendations to improve business performance and accountability.
• Contribute to M&A evaluations and integration planning as needed.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant with proven experience in senior finance roles.
• Strong background in financial services, tech, or high-growth digital environments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, matrixed organisations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with full P&L ownership and strategic cost management.
• Comfortable working independently and influencing at executive level.

Profile

• Recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant experience in senior finance roles.
• Strong background in financial services or similarly regulated, data-intensive industries.
• Proven experience in financial business partnering, with the ability to influence and support senior stakeholders.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to provide strategic insight and thought leadership.
• Experience in business integration and navigating organisational change.
• Skilled in preparing and delivering impactful presentations to executive audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to support decision-making through robust financial analysis and forecasting.
• Exposure to M&A activity, including financial evaluation and integration planning.
• Comfortable working within matrixed, global organisations and leading cross-functional teams.
• Able to operate independently and manage remote relationships effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.

Job Offer

• An annual salary of £120,000 (pro-rata for the fixed-term contract).
• A 6-month fixed-term contract in a prestigious London location.
• Opportunity to work in a leading organisation within the financial services industry.
• Engaging and challenging projects that make an impact.