Finance Business Partner

Workday; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Finance Business Partner to join their Global Revenue Finance team. This role is focused on financial performance analysis and reporting, providing insights to enhance business performance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong organizational skills and a proactive approach. With a commitment to flexible work, this innovative firm fosters a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions can significantly impact the organization’s growth and success. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Consulting roles.
• Excellent organization and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and provide qualitative analysis.
• Communicate variances to budget and analyze business results.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organization Skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Business Partnering

Education

Professionally Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Tools

Workday Adaptive Insights

Google Sheets

Google Slides

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About the Team

We are business finance professionals who are passionate about supporting our business both strategically and with rigor. We influence heavily on how we can grow our company by providing business partners with financial insights. We are committed to working hard, having fun, and making an impact.

Your work days are brighter here.

Workday is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join the Global Revenue Finance team in a role passionate about financial performance analysis, reporting and business partnering with our sales organisation. We’re looking for an organised, detail oriented, self-starter with a desire to learn.

About the Role

• Prepare key financial reports used to lead and support EMEA region.
• Provide qualitative financial analysis around key performance indicators and develop insights on business performance based on the interpretation of financial results.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly P&L’s and financial performance updates.
• Communicate variances to budget to business partners and other key stakeholders.
• Analyse business results providing advice on financial impact of operating decisions.
• Support the annual strategic planning process, including the evaluation of key metrics and models.
• Develop strong industry knowledge through collaboration with the business to proactively handle and evaluate future challenges.
• Own regular and ad-hoc reporting and analysis to provide significant metrics and insights.
• Participate in cross-functional efforts to continuously improve data quality and establish rigor in measuring and monitoring the business.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Professionally Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• 5+ years of experience in a Finance, Accounting or Consulting role.
• Minimum 1 year of Finance Business Partnering experience.

Other Qualifications

• Excellent organization, time management, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Finance system proficiency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to deliver and think ahead.
• Willingness to work independently with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong business sense with ability to apply financial data to help develop insights to business performance.
• Maturity to drive things forward and be a proactive contributor.
• Ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment.
• Finance or Accounting experience in the software or SAAS industry.
• High proficiency with MS Excel (Google Sheets) and PowerPoint (Google Slides).
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Insights or similar financial planning tool would be advantageous.

Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work.