Finance Business Partner

ACCESS UK LTD; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business software provider is seeking a Finance Business Partner in Loughborough. This role involves acting as a trusted advisor to senior executives, providing financial leadership, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have relevant financial qualifications and experience in financial modeling. Join the team to foster productivity and be part of a thriving environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Matched pension scheme

Charity day allocation

Qualifications

• Experienced FBP with relevant financial qualifications.
• Commercially aware and results-oriented.
• Effective communicator in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Form partnerships with leadership to drive results.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis for executives.
• Optimize financial performance and manage metrics.
• Lead planning and budgeting processes for the Division.
• Oversee risk, compliance, and cash flow management.

Skills

Financial qualifications (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/MBA)

Influencing senior executives

Communication and presentation skills

Financial modeling (Excel skills)

Understanding of subscription models

Job description

Job description

Finance Business Partner

We're looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow. Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.

What does Access offer you?

We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We'll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career. On top of a competitive salary, our standard 25 days holiday (which goes up the longer you're with us), and a matched pension scheme, you'll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We're an organisation that likes to give back, so you'll also have one charity day allocated to support a cause that matters to you.

About you:

This role will be part of the Divisional executive team and Commercial Finance, acting as a trusted financial advisor to senior executives and delivering quality financial support for the business. The role involves providing financial leadership, strategic direction, and oversight across the Division. Key responsibilities include driving financial performance, ensuring compliance with regulations, and aligning strategies with business objectives.

Day-to-day, you will:

1. Form strong partnerships with the Divisional Managing Director and leadership team, supporting and challenging the business to achieve results.
2. Provide accurate financial reporting, analysis, and insights for decision-making at executive and board levels.
3. Utilize financial information to offer insights into business performance and growth opportunities.
4. Drive financial performance optimization and manage target metrics.
5. Lead improvements in forecasting and review frameworks to enhance business predictability.
6. Support the development and execution of effective business strategies.
7. Lead the planning and budgeting process for the Division.
8. Contribute to finance process improvements and build/review business cases for commercial decisions.
9. Oversee integration of acquisitions and manage risk, compliance, cash flow, liquidity, and working capital.
10. Build relationships with stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and regulators, ensuring transparency and compliance.

Your skills and experiences might also include:

• Experienced FBP with relevant financial qualifications (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/MBA).
• Commercially aware, results-oriented, with the ability to influence senior non-finance executives.
• Effective in a matrix environment, with excellent communication, presentation, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in financial modeling (Excel skills essential) and investment appraisal; experience in software revenue growth, pricing, M&A, and corporate finance is preferred.
• Operational understanding of the software industry, especially subscription models, and ability to operate virtually across multiple locations.

What are we all about?

The Access Group is a leading UK provider of business management software, serving over 100,000 customers worldwide. We connect people with data through Access Workspace, fostering productivity and efficiency.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and encourage diversity and equality. Join us to love what you do, love how you live, and be your authentic self.