Finance Business Partner

Admiral Insurance Plc; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Cardiff is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a 6-month maternity cover. The ideal candidate will support budgeting, deliver business performance reviews, and partner with stakeholders. Applicants should have a finance background and proficiency in Excel. This opportunity offers hybrid working and a vibrant office environment, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Up to £X of free shares after one year

Days of holiday increasing with length of service

Work-life balance benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in management reporting or planning and analysis roles, ideally within financial services.
• Financial partnering experience within a lending or mortgage environment is desirable but not essential.
• Experience using analysis and insights to drive business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the annual budgeting and regular forecasting cycles.
• Delivering monthly business performance reviews, analysis, and insights.
• Partnering with stakeholders across the business to ensure financial alignment.

Skills

Experience within a finance function

Qualified accountant with X+ years of experience

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a 6-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 year. 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 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, will be responsible for acting as the finance business partner for our newly launched 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 will include:

• Supporting the annual budgeting and regular forecasting cycles.
• Gaining clear financial understanding of business case proposals and projects, including cost drivers, KPIs, and expected outcomes, challenging where required.
• Delivering monthly business performance reviews, analysis, and insights to support decision-making.
• Partnering with all levels of stakeholders across the business to build strong relationships and ensure financial alignment with strategic objectives.
• Supporting the delivery of financial plans through timely and accurate analysis, reporting, and trend analysis.
• Driving continuous improvement within 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 business's long-term goals. You will have an eye for detail and be proactive in proposing solutions to potential problems.

Skills required

• Experience within a finance function, preferably in management reporting or planning and analysis roles, ideally within financial services.
• Qualified accountant with X+ years of experience.
• Financial partnering experience within a lending or mortgage environment is desirable but not essential.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, capable of building and operating complex financial models.
• Experience using analysis and insights to drive business decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences in a fast-paced environment.

Admiral: Where You Can

We pride ourselves on 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 excel. You can grow and progress at a pace that suits you, make a difference for our customers and colleagues, and share in our future. All colleagues are eligible for up to £X of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives days of holiday (including bank holidays) upon joining, increasing with length of service, up to a maximum of X days. Additional days can be bought or sold, up to five days annually.

Our benefits package is designed to promote work-life balance. You can view more key benefits on our website.