Finance Business Partner

Willis Towers Watson; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Junior Finance Business Partner in Redhill. This position involves managing key business relationships and providing strategic insights to enhance decision-making. Candidates should be partially qualified in accounts (ACCA/CIMA) with strong communication and analytical skills. The role supports P&L management and requires the ability to work in a hybrid setting, balancing remote and in-office interactions based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own P&L management for respective business areas.
• Support daily decision-making on revenue and expense management actions.
• Provide insights to business leaders based on robust financial analysis.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects

Education

Partially qualified accounts (ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

As a Junior Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for working alongside the Finance Business Partner to manage key business relationships with key stakeholders within Finance and the Business. Your primary goal is to provide insights and strategic support to your business, supporting them with efficient and effective decision-making, leading to growth in the business. The role is based in Redhill and would require travelling to the office based on business demand.

Responsibilities

• Own P&L management for respective business areas.
• Work alongside Finance Business Partner to develop and implement a strategic business plan for the organization, ensuring alignment with the overall corporate strategy.
• Support daily decision‑making on revenue and expense management actions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide insights to business leaders based on robust financial analysis and develop options for decision‑making.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing guidance and insights on business strategy, market trends, and competitive intelligence.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders such as underwriting, claims, finance, and legal teams to ensure a cohesive approach to business operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Monitor key performance metrics and provide regular updates to senior management on business performance and trends.
• Monitor progress on projects impacting the business, report variances (cost, schedule, function, etc.) to relevant leadership.
• Provide project managers with necessary business context and guidance.

Qualifications

• Partially qualified accounts (ACCA/CIMA).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify key issues and develop effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with partners and stakeholders.

WTW's Outsourcing GB is a global line of business whose revenue is primarily driven from providing outsourced pension administration services to occupational pension funds. Our three largest markets are Germany, UK and US. We have worked with some of the world's leading organizations for over 25 years to provide benefit administration and outsourcing to over five million participants across the globe. At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organization. We embrace all types of diversity.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a “hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in‑person and in‑office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one‑size‑fits‑all solution.