Finance Business Partner

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves supporting strategic decision-making by providing key financial insights and ensuring accurate reporting. You'll collaborate closely with leadership, tackle business development challenges, and contribute to the financial agenda. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll have the chance to drive efficiencies and articulate financial concepts to non-finance colleagues. This position offers the flexibility of home-based work while requiring UK-wide travel, making it ideal for a commercially savvy individual ready to make an impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee benefit scheme

Employee assistance programme

Access to mental health champions

In-house culinary events

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Accountant with minimum 3 years PQE.
• Extensive experience with financial systems and Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Produce and understand quality financial information.
• Lead commercial modelling and complete client returns for proposals.
• Update forecasts and budgets on time.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Forecasting

Commercial Modelling

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Financial Systems

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

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Aramark UK is seeking a commercially savvy Finance Business Partner to join the team and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making. This individual will work closely with the Finance Director to provide key commercial and financial inputs and insights into business performance within our Justice & Immigration sector.

The Finance Business Partner will ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and forecasting. The role will also include supporting business development (producing financial models, evaluating current operating models, etc.).

This is a full time and permanent position which can be home-based – ideally the candidate would be close to our Leeds office. UK-wide travel will be required to meet the needs of the business.

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all around the world.

You’ll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you’ll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you’re pursuing – a new challenge, a sense of belonging or just a great place to work – our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary (DOE), plus eligibility for bonus
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Access to an employee benefit scheme that offers deals and discounts across many organisations
• Employee assistance programme, available for free 24/7
• Access to a network of trained mental health champions
• A plethora of opportunities to attend in-house events and try out the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

Key responsibilities:

• Producing and understanding quality financial information
• Ensuring forecasts and budgets are updated and submitted on time
• Leading the commercial modelling and completion of client returns for new business proposals
• Taking ownership of updating Salesforce for the Justice & Immigration Sector
• Support in the monitoring of the Risks & Opportunities schedule, updating delivery and mitigation plans
• Develop a strong understanding of the financial systems / processes to ensure efficiency and challenge the status quo
• Prepare key balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the financial agenda (ad hoc tasks and project support)
• Develop an understanding for the “why” and articulate this to non-finance colleagues

Key requirements:

• Fully qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA), with minimum 3 years PQE
• Extensive experience of financial systems & Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication skills ensuring projects are implemented and delivered on time
• Ability to continuously look to challenge / improve

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [emailprotected]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.