Finance Business Partner

Civica UK Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in public services is looking for a Financial Business Partner to guide financial decisions and provide insights for planning and budgeting. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial business partnering, strong analytical skills, and the ability to present information clearly to stakeholders. The company promotes a diverse workplace and offers generous benefits including annual leave, health insurance, and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Pension Contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Experience in financial business partnering is preferred, ideally in technology or SaaS.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders for financial decisions.
• Work with Senior Finance Business Partner on insights and budgeting.
• Translate financial information into actionable insights for planning.

Skills

Financial business partnering

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Presenting financial information

Job description

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor and financial partner to business leaders, helping to guide decisions across the Services and Central Government teams.
• Work closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner to provide financial insights, support budgeting and forecasting, and drive continuous improvement.
• Translate financial information into clear, actionable insights to support planning, budgeting, and operational decisions.
• Monitor demand signals from the business and provide guidance on resourcing, utilisation, and cost management.
• Collaborate with FP&A to shape assumptions and forecasts, ensuring accurate and relevant modelling.
• Support financial planning processes and contribute to the development of resourcing and performance models.

Qualifications:

• Experience in financial business partnering (ideally within a technology or SaaS environment, but if not, that's fine)
• Ability to interpret and present financial information to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and meaningful way.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and curiosity about business performance.
• Confident working collaboratively across teams and building effective relationships.
• Able to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and consistency.

We Want You to Bring Your Whole Self to Work

There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the list above, please still get in touch. We’d love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities.

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• 25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays – plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days!
• Days of Difference – Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering.

Financial Well‑being & Security

• Pension Contributions – 5% employer match to support your future.
• Income Protection – Up to 75% salary cover for long‑term illness.
• Life Assurance – 4x salary tax‑free lump sum.
• Critical Illness Cover – £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents).

Health & Perks

• Private Medical Insurance – Fast access to private healthcare.
• Health Cash Plan – Claim back physio, therapies & more.
• Dental Insurance – Cover for routine & emergency care.
• Affinity Groups – Join employee‑led communities.
• Bounty Bonus – Refer a friend & get rewarded.

At Civica, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and excellence, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, so every candidate has an equal chance to contribute to our mission.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to support you.