Finance Business Partner

Global Accounting Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm in London seeks a Finance Business Partner to provide data-led insights and enhance financial visibility through technology. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in Data Engineering or related fields, proven experience with large datasets, and advanced skills in SQL, Power BI, and Excel. Offering a competitive salary range of £80,000 – £85,000 plus an annual performance bonus.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Opportunity to influence digital transformation

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Strong academic or technical background in Data Engineering, Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
• Significant experience working with large, complex datasets and building automated financial/operational reporting tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical outputs into business insight.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, and Operations to provide data-led insight and analysis.
• Build, automate, and maintain advanced financial and operational models using SQL, Python, Power BI, and Excel.
• Translate complex datasets into clear financial insights and actionable recommendations.

Skills

Data Engineering

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Communication Skills

Innovation

Education

Degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, AI, or related field

Job description

• Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, Commercial, and Operations to provide data-led insight and analysis.
• Build, automate, and maintain advanced financial and operational models using SQL, Python, Power BI, and Excel.
• Develop data pipelines and reporting frameworks to streamline forecasting, budgeting, and KPI tracking.
• Translate complex datasets into clear financial insights and actionable recommendations.
• Support strategic projects, including pricing analysis, investment appraisal, and scenario modelling.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team to enhance accuracy and speed of reporting through automation and data engineering best practices.
• Champion the use of data and analytics across the finance function, driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Our client is a dynamic, PE-backed international entertainment business experiencing rapid growth and digital transformation. With a global footprint and an entrepreneurial culture, the business is investing heavily in technology, analytics, and automation to drive smarter, data-led decision‑making.

As part of this evolution, we’re seeking a Finance Business Partner who blends financial insight with a deep technical foundation in data engineering, analytics, and automation.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will act as a key commercial partner to senior leadership, leveraging data and technology to enhance financial visibility, performance analysis, and strategic decision‑making. This is not a traditional accounting role — it’s ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance, data, and technology.

You’ll help design and deliver data‑driven financial models, dashboards, and forecasting tools that transform how the business understands its commercial performance.

Skills/experience required:

• Strong academic or technical background in Data Engineering, Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
• Significant experience working with large, complex datasets and building automated financial/operational reporting tools.
• Advanced proficiency in:
• SQL (data extraction and manipulation)
• Power BI (dashboard design and visualisation)
• Excel (complex modelling and scenario analysis)
• Experience working in a commercial, finance, or analytics capacity within a fast‑paced business (entertainment, media, or PE‑backed environments highly desirable).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical outputs into business insight.
• Passionate about innovation, digital transformation, and using technology to enhance financial decision‑making.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary of £80,000 – £85,000
• Annual performance bonus
• Opportunity to shape the future of a PE‑backed business undergoing digital transformation
• Collaborative, fast‑paced environment where data and creativity meet commercial ambition