Finance Business Partner

Canary Wharf Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major urban developer in London seeks a Finance Business Partner to connect finance with various departments, manage budgets, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in budgeting and forecasting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships across teams. This position offers a salary of circa £65k and a flexible work arrangement of 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.

Benefits

Generous pension and insurance plans

Health benefits

Subsidised gym membership

Qualifications

• Two plus years of experience in a relevant role looking to progress to senior finance business partner.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex Excel data sets.
• Strong attention to detail with neat and easy-to-follow workbooks.

Responsibilities

• Finance business partner with segment budget holders.
• Drive production of annual budget and related analysis.
• Support business segments with analysis and forecasting.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Education

Qualified accountant or equivalent experience

Tools

Yardi

Anaplan

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Business Partner is a key bridge between finance to non-finance departments across the business. The role forms part of the Commercial Finance team and contributes to the business partnering relationship with the respective segment(s) budget holder(s) while producing high quality management information related to their segment(s).

Salary: circa £65k

4 days in office / 1 WFH

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Finance business partner with the Residential build to rent and Residential build to sell segment budget holders, including regular liaison to ensure up to date understanding of their performance as well as budget vs actual cost positions.
2. Drive production of annual budget/re-forecasts, 5-year business plan and related analysis/insights alongside respective segment budget holders.
3. Support business segments with analysis/forecasting of leases/transactions as required. Ability to interpret and analyse complex Excel data sets, present the findings in a clear, simple and easy-to-understand format for both technical and non-technical audiences.
4. Review respective segment actuals in Yardi compared to budget/re-forecasts produced, understanding any Yardi adjustments or liaising with relevant individuals, particularly the Financial Controller of the segment for postings as required.
5. Produce clear and concise commentary on individual variances as well as high level top-line commentary for inclusion in management information presentations.
6. Support Investment team and group cashflow analysis with the respective segments information. Analyse large data sets identifying key movements/trends with sufficient support.
7. Support the collection and dissemination of periodic reporting to senior management and shareholders.
8. Contribute to finance systems discussions as related to the respective segments, with a focus on efficiency and automation of key analysis.
9. Implement process improvements by challenging status quo and creating new processes.
10. Provide general finance, market and property analysis as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

1. Qualified accountant or equivalent experience.
2. Two plus years of experience in a relevant role looking to progress to senior finance business partner.
3. Down to earth - able to build strong relationships with finance & non-finance individuals (in particular operating segment budget holders) and have the confidence to challenge assumptions.
4. Dynamic thinker - confidence to challenge conventional wisdom and ways of working.
5. Strong attention to detail - figures/analysis produced are correct, underlying workbooks are neat and easy to follow, and analysis is written in clear, very concise manner.
6. Very organised with exceptional time management skills - able to work under pressure, prioritising and meet competing deadlines.
7. Hunger to learn and develop.
8. Experience of Yardi and/or Anaplan would be a plus however budgeting/forecasting is essential.
9. Comfortable with constant requests from key stakeholders
10. Comfortable with ambiguity and able to use initiative about solutions for issues that arise.

HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE RESPONSIBILITIES

All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy in the Administrative Rules and Procedures, and the Health, Safety & Welfare Manual.

ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE (ESG) RESPONSIBILITIES

Recognising the centrality of ESG principles within our organisation, we have developed a comprehensive ESG Strategy. It is imperative that all staff members understand and adopt this strategy into their respective roles. This includes adhering to environmental regulations, minimising waste, supporting nature within our urban environment, and facilitating positive change for those in need within our community and utilising our volunteering.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

In line with the latest ISO 9001 requirements and our dedication to quality management, all staff are mandated to comply with system requirements as detailed within the Company Quality Manual & Policies. Additionally, its vital to ensure the effective implementation of all Procedures, Plans, and Forms within our Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) to meet the ISO 9001: Quality Management Standard.

COMPANY VALUES

Commit to Excellence

• Act with integrity and deliver high performance
• Put our customers at the heart of what we do
• Resolve issues by providing high quality solutions

Foster Collaboration

• Find opportunities to collaborate with others across the business to achieve shared goals
• Encourage inclusive networks and treat others with respect and fairness
• Use knowledge to work effectively with suppliers / contractors to meet shared goals

Encourage Engagement

• Confident in making decisions appropriate to the role
• Learn from mistakes and listen to constructive feedback to improve performance
• Prioritise safety and actively support community, wellbeing and sustainability programmes

Take Ownership

• Take pride in delivering high quality service which exceeds expectations
• Committed to opportunities for self-development
• Take responsibility for my own performance and look for ways to improve

Embrace Innovation

• Embrace change and innovation
• Proactively suggest ways to improve our business and encourage others to share ideas
• See new challenges as opportunities to deliver effective change

WHAT WE OFFER

Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise the importance of embracing diverse experience, skills and perspectives at all levels and operating in an inclusive working environment, in order for everyone to reach their full potential. We also recognise that it makes business sense, since being an inclusive employer leads to better business performance and higher levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills and are committed to fostering a culture whereby everyone can reach their full potential.

Flexible Working

As an inclusive employer, we recognise the positive impact flexible working can have on an individual, their wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Therefore, we are open to consider flexible working arrangements, both temporary or permanent.

Learning and Development

At Canary Wharf Group, our employees receive a wide range of support to help improve their skills and achieve their career goals. We offer development opportunities through classroom and e-learning training, mentoring, cross department experience and on the job learning. We heavily invest in our staff attaining accreditations to develop existing and new skills, support chartered status, sponsorships and provide further educational opportunities which are job and business related. We never stand still and continually invest in developing skills and knowledge to ensure individual and company growth.

Other Benefits

We are committed to building a safe, happy and healthy community for our employees and we offer a comprehensive range of benefits, all designed with our employees and their wellbeing in mind. From generous pension and insurance plans, to health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave, our benefits package allows our employees to choose the benefits that suit them and their individual needs.

If you are interested in joining our highly professional and skilled team for our next exciting phase of development, please complete the form on this page to apply online. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any point.

About Us

Canary Wharf Group (CWG) is the developer of the largest urban regeneration project in Europe. CWG develops, manages and currently owns interests in approximately 9 million square feet of mixed-use space and over 1,100 Build to Rent apartments. CWG is the largest sustainable developer in the UK and also excels operationally as it purchases 100% electricity from renewable sources since 2012 and zero waste to landfill since 2009. CWG has created a 24/7 city where people can live, work and thrive on the Canary Wharf estate and enjoy all the benefits: great transport links, access to green spaces and waterside living; and a wide range of amenities including an award-winning arts and events programme. Canary Wharf's retail offering comprises over 300 shops, including grocery stores, pharmacies, health clubs, bars and restaurants, all within 15 minutes' walk. The Company's current £2bn construction activity and pipeline includes more than 500k sq ft NIA of commercial properties and over 2,300 new homes for sale and rent.