Finance Business Partner

Trades Workforce Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate group in London is seeking a qualified accountant for the role of Finance Business Partner. This position involves providing financial analysis, strategic guidance, and acting as a liaison between the finance department and various business units. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of IFRS standards, advanced Excel skills, and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. This position offers a competitive salary alongside benefits such as annual bonuses, generous leave, and healthcare.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution

Gym membership

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Sound understanding of IFRS reporting standards.
• Strong Excel skills for advanced modelling.

Responsibilities

• Assess financial viability and profitability of initiatives.
• Build financial models and run scenario analysis.
• Oversee monthly reporting cycle including P&L and cash flow.
• Ensure accurate balance sheet accounts and monthly reconciliations.
• Support year-end audit and tax process.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Advanced Excel skills

Great communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Equifind has partnered with a global real estate group to help them find a recently qualified accountant to join their London team as a Finance Business Partner.

They are a fiercely ambitious company, growing across the world both through diversification, organic growth and acquisitions. Boasting assets under management in the tend of billions with a workforce of more than 900 employees spanning four continents.

The Finance Business Partner will serve as a key liaison between the finance department and various business units within the company. This role requires a strong blend of financial expertise, business acumen, and interpersonal skills to provide insightful financial analysis, strategic guidance, and support to senior management and department heads.

In the business you'll find a history of great tenure because of the company's culture of nurturing talent from within, providing ample opportunities for career progression and development. Future opportunities are available both domestically and internationally.

Key Duties

• with department heads and project teams to assess the financial viability and profitability of new initiatives, projects and investments.
• Build financial models and run scenario analysis to show the impact of strategic decisions on overall performance.
• Oversee the monthly reporting cycle (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow), ensuring timely delivery of draft financials and highlighting key points for discussion.
• Take ownership of business line reporting and analysis, making sure transactions are recorded in line with current reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet accounts and monthly reconciliations, applying sound judgement on more technical items.
• Support the year‑end audit and tax process.

Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified accountant
• A minimum of 3 years experience within a similar role
• Advanced Excel skills
• Sound understanding of IFRS reporting standards
• Great communication skills and the ability to speak finance to non‑finance personnel
• Strong Excel skills and advanced modelling
• Exceptional commercial awareness

Compensation

• Base salary of £60‑65,000
• Annual bonus, commensurate with company and individual performance
• 25 days annual leave
• Employer pension contribution
• Gym membership
• Private healthcare