Finance Business Partner

Klipboard; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Klipboard is seeking a Finance Business Partner who will act as a strategic advisor to various teams, influencing decision-making through financial insights. This role supports multiple business units including Rental and Automotive Catalogue.

The ideal candidate must have over 7 years of experience in finance, particularly in business partnering, and be proficient in financial modelling and Excel. The position offers opportunities for stakeholder engagement and process improvement within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in finance roles, with at least 3 years in business partnering.
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department heads to provide financial insights.
• Analyze revenues, costs, and profitability to identify trends.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes including variance analysis.
• Monitor KPIs and recommend actions to improve performance.
• Develop financial models for long-term planning.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

Professional accounting qualification preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Role Overview

The Finance Business Partner acts as a strategic advisor to operational and commercial teams, using financial insight to influence decision‑making and improve business performance. The role goes beyond traditional finance reporting by collaborating with allocated departments to ensure financial goals align with business strategy.

Part of the Klipboard Finance Business Partnering team, this role will support the UK Rental, Automotive Catalogue & Data Solutions and Transport Management business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with department heads and senior managers to provide financial insights that guide decision‑making.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze revenues, costs, and profitability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Ongoing review and evaluation of all reported KPI’s to maintain relevance.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead budgeting and forecasting processes; provide variance analysis and insights.
• Performance Management: Monitor KPIs, conduct variance analysis, and recommend actions to improve performance.
• Strategic Support: Develop financial models for long‑term planning and assess viability of new initiatives.
• Cost Management: Work with managers to control costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present financial reports and insights to senior leadership in a clear, actionable manner.
• Process Improvement: Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting.
• Project Support: Provide financial input for projects, including cost‑benefit analysis and post‑implementation reviews.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Education: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years in finance roles, with at least 3 years in business partnering.
• Technical Skills: Strong financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills; proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and presentation skills. Ability to influence and drive change.
• Commercial acumen
• Analytical thinking
• Strategic mindset
• Relationship building
• Adaptability in a fast‑changing environment

Equal Opportunities

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation.