Finance Business Partner

St. James's Place; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Cirencester seeks a Finance Business Partner to guide expense management and financial reporting. This role requires a qualified accountant with experience in business partnering and knowledge of ERP systems. The successful candidate will support strategic financial decisions and collaborate with senior managers, contributing to the firm's objectives. Benefits include competitive leave, bonuses, and pension schemes.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Competitive annual leave

Private medical insurance

Non-contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance business partnering roles.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports.
• Knowledge of IFRS16 standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance initiatives for the CFO Directorate and Property Division.
• Support strategic decisions on expense management.
• Ensure timely completion of financial reports and budget forecasts.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Experience with ERP systems

Expense management practices

Clear articulation of financial data

Team player

Education

Qualified by ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Expense management systems

Job description

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we're building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

• Location: Cirencester Office
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

A great opportunity to join our expense management team in this operational Finance Business Partner role, where you'll provide effective delivery of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. You'll be the main point of contact for the Finance Directorate on all matters relating to their financial management and reporting of management expenses.

If you're looking for a role that provides a scope of operational activities together with direct access and support to senior managers and GEC (Board) members, then we would love to hear from you. This role will suit a qualified accountant with in-house experience from within the private sector.

What you'll be doing:

• You’ll be the Finance lead for the CFO Directorate and Property Division, providing effective expense guidance and challenge on their expense base.
• Interpretation of financial reporting to support CFO decision making when it comes to expense management.
• Support the Finance Directorate to make decisions within their expense base to ensure they meet their strategic objectives. Covering sensitive topics such as headcount, promotions and remuneration review.
• Responsible for the Budget, Reforecast and Monthly reporting for all Divisions within the Finance Directorate.
• Completion of month end activities including accruals and prepayments, understanding of variances and monitoring of opportunities & vulnerabilities and the production of controls & reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Produce financial calculations in business cases for the Finance Directorate.
• Provide guidance on supplier management linking up with relevant Procurement colleagues for the Directorate - supporting best commercial outcomes for SJP.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc) or qualified by experience within similar finance business partnering roles.
• Knowledge and experience of using ERP and expense management systems.
• Knowledge and experience of expense management practices, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Ability to take financial information and articulate it in a clear way to a variety of audiences, from general budget holders up to the GEC member.
• Use historical data and trends to make informed predictions for future planning.
• Be able to articulate any impact on a relevant business area as a result of financial decisions and also any further impact to the SJP business or SJP’s objectives.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player alongside other Finance Business Partners and the expense management team.
• Knowledge of IFRS16 accounting standards (desirable, not essential).

What’s in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.

We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

Reasonable Adjustments

We’re an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at [e-mail].

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career‑break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

What’s next?

If you’re excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.

As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.