Finance Business Partner

abrdn; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wealth management firm in London seeks a talented financial analyst to support commercial decision-making and engage with stakeholders. The role involves preparing financial models and performance analysis to drive strategic initiatives. Candidates must have strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. This position offers a blended working arrangement and diverse benefits including competitive leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

16% pension contribution

Performance bonus

Private healthcare

Gym discounts

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and communicate data effectively.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel for financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial models and analysis for strategic decisions.
• Evaluating financial performance and recommending improvements.
• Collaborating with teams to support new business initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Data interpretation

Time management

Job description

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At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group.

Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent.

Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.

We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.

Aberdeen comprises three businesses: interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each focusing on meeting and adapting to our clients’ evolving needs:

• interactive investor, the UK’s second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them.
• Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers.
• Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager focusing on areas where we have strength and scale to capitalize on key market themes through public markets or alternative asset classes.

About the Department:

Our Business Partnering team provides commercial financial support and challenge to senior stakeholders within our business. The role involves providing financial support and analysis to facilitate strategic decision-making, working closely with the Adviser business and the broader Finance function.

The role includes active participation in senior stakeholder meetings and providing critical support and analysis in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will work with colleagues and key stakeholders to support informed commercial and strategic decision-making, ensuring objectives are met. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality insight and information production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing financial models and analysis to support commercial and strategic decisions, including market analysis, performance tracking, and forecasting.
• Evaluating non-routine financial performance analyses and providing improvement recommendations.
• Supporting routine analysis production and ensuring integration within Financial Operations and Reporting procedures.
• Collaborating with the accounting team to support new business initiatives with appropriate technical and financial records.
• Developing automated reporting and analysis tools using new technologies.
• Ensuring analysis is based on robust data sources with proper validation.

About the Candidate:

• Ability to interpret and communicate data effectively, leveraging market insights.
• Providing guidance that balances business needs and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Excel for financial modelling.
• Awareness of digital technologies.
• Credibility with stakeholders through relationships and communication.
• Assertiveness and accountability, with a focus on quality and delivery.
• Good time management and ability to prioritize.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability, please notify us in the candidate questionnaire for support during your application.

Our environment offers opportunities to learn, get involved, and be supported. Benefits include 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% pension contribution, performance bonus, private healthcare, and flexible benefits such as gym discounts and season ticket loans.

Our business:

Our focus is on enabling clients to be better investors through three key areas aligned with our growth vectors, focusing on changing client needs.

An inclusive way of working:

We adopt a blended working approach, combining office collaboration with remote work flexibility, supporting work-life balance and diverse perspectives.