Finance Business Partner

Admiral Careers; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Cardiff seeks a Finance Business Partner to support budgeting and forecasting for their Homeowner Loans Product. Applicants should have 3+ years of finance experience and advanced Excel skills, and be eager to contribute to a dynamic team. The role offers a flexible, hybrid working environment and generous benefits including 33 days holiday that increases with tenure.

Benefits

Generous leave policy

Inclusive work environment

Eligibility for free shares

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a finance role, preferably in financial services.
• Ability to build and operate complex financial models.
• Experience of using analysis and insight to drive business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Provide analysis for business proposals and report on financial performance.
• Influence senior finance management with key findings from analysis.

Skills

Experience in finance function

Qualified accountant with 3+ years of experience

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a 12-month maternity cover for a motivated and proactive person to join one of the fastest growing parts of Admiral Group as a Business Partner for our growing Homeowner Loans Product.

About us

Admiral Money is the dynamic lending arm of Admiral Group, offering personal loans, motor finance, and second charge mortgages since 2017. We're building something special for our customers and are looking for curious, driven individuals ready to learn, take on challenges, and make an impact.

We're proud to be a certified Great Place to Work for over 25 years, with recognition for Women and Wellbeing. Our inclusive culture empowers everyone to Be You.

Enjoy flexible, hybrid working and vibrant office spaces designed for collaboration and connection.

Need support during the recruitment process? Just let us know - we're here to help.

About the role

The Finance Business Partner, reporting into the Head of Finance Business Partnering in a dynamic finance team and at an exciting time for the business. This role will be responsible for acting as the finance business partner for our newly launch Homeowner Loans business. This is a hands-on role in a high-growth environment, ideally suited for someone eager to help shape the future of a specialist lending business.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the annual budgeting and regular forecasting cycles.
• Gain clear financial understanding of any business case proposals and projects, including cost drivers, KPIs and outcomes expected, challenging where required
• Deliver monthly business performance reviews, analysis and insight to support decision-making.
• Partner with all levels of stakeholders across the business- building great relationships to ensure financial alignment with strategic objectives.
• Support delivery of financial plans through timely and accurate analysis, reporting and highlighting trends and analysing causes of unexpected variances.
• Drive continuous improvement with the finance team.
• Regularly influencing and presenting key findings from financial analysis to senior finance management.

About you

As a Finance Business Partner, you will act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, providing financial expertise to drive performance and influence strategic decisions to help meet the longer business plan goals. You will also have an eye for detail and be willing to propose solutions to potential problems rather than waiting for the answer.

Skills required

• Experience within a finance function desirable (advantageous if financial services), either within management reporting or a planning and analysis role.
• Qualified accountant with 3+ years of experience
• Financial partnering experience within a lending or mortgage environment is desirable but not essential
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, with the ability to comfortably build and operate complex financial models.
• Experience of using analysis and insight to drive business decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences and a desire to work within a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.

Admiral: Where You Can

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We're committed to fostering a people-first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can, Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.

Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work-life balance; You can view some of our other key benefits here.