Finance Business Partner

BRE Group; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Finance Business Partner, um die finanzielle Strategie zu gestalten und den Geschäftserfolg voranzutreiben. In dieser dynamischen Rolle werden Sie mit verschiedenen Teams zusammenarbeiten und strategische finanzielle Einblicke liefern. Ihre Expertise in Finanzplanung und -analyse wird entscheidend sein, um die organisatorischen Ziele zu erreichen. Sie werden die Möglichkeit haben, an spannenden Projekten zu arbeiten und zur kontinuierlichen Verbesserung der Finanzprozesse beizutragen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für finanzielle Exzellenz haben und in einem schnelllebigen Umfeld gedeihen, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Pensionsplan – 5% Arbeitgeberbeitrag

Lebensversicherung – 4x Ihr Grundgehalt

Erweiterte Mutterschaftsleistungen

Gesundheitsförderungsprogramm

Onsite Einrichtungen – Restaurant, Kindergarten

Kostenlose Parkplätze

Zugang zur BRE Academy

Erstattung der Mitgliedschaftskosten

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in Finanzplanung und -analyse sowie Business Partnering.
• Starke Kommunikationsfähigkeiten zur Zusammenarbeit mit nicht-finanziellen Stakeholdern.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung von Budgets, Prognosen und Finanzplänen in Zusammenarbeit mit den Geschäftseinheiten.
• Bereitstellung finanzieller Einblicke zur Unterstützung von Entscheidungen und Identifizierung von Risiken.

Skills

Finanzplanung

Finanzanalyse

Business Partnering

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Analytisches Denken

Excel-Kenntnisse

Prozessverbesserungen

Education

ACA, ACCA oder CIMA Qualifikation

Tools

D365

Anaplan

PowerBI

Job description

Make your mark at BRE!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative organisation? Join us at BRE as a Finance Business Partner and play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy and driving business success. This is your opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, provide strategic financial insights, and contribute to the achievement of our organisational goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about financial excellence, we want to hear from you!

Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable!

BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

You willsupport financial planning, decision-making, and performance management to ensure alignment with organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with business units to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making, identifying risks, opportunities, and trends.
• Support monthly reporting processes, including the preparation and presentation of financial performance reports to stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact for operational teams, helping them interpret financial data and understand its implications.
• Perform financial modelling and scenario analysis to evaluate business initiatives and projects.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, standards, and external regulations.
• Support the Head of FP&A with ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

What we are looking for

Essential:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills to work effectively with non finance stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and present complex financial data.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in driving process improvements.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of D365 and Anaplan (or similar financial systems).
• Experience of using PowerBI.
• Experience in financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Familiarity with industry trends and best practices.

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution

• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more

• Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

• Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform

• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

Work Location Options

Hybrid – This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford office, as you will be expected to attend in person once/ twice per month.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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