Finance Business Partner - BTGJP00005411

Experis - ManpowerGroup; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment organization is seeking a Finance Business Partner for the Emergency Services Network in London. This hybrid role involves supporting financial planning and analysis to drive strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong business partnering experience and excellent stakeholder management skills. Join a mission-critical national programme that enhances the safety of the UK's emergency services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects to tight deadlines.
• Must hold (or be able to obtain) an Advanced Security Check (SC) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sub‑programmes to provide financial insights for decision‑making.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for assigned sub‑programmes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across various areas.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Emergency Services Network (ESN)

Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: Until end of May 2026
Rate: Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)

Our client is delivering one of the most ambitious and nationally significant programmes in the UK - the Emergency Services Network (ESN). This vital initiative will provide mission‑critical communications for the country's emergency services, ensuring resilience, performance, and coverage that will help save lives and protect communities.

As part of this commitment, the ESN Finance team plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the programme - partnering with delivery, service, and commercial teams to provide financial insight and ensure the successful achievement of financial and strategic objectives.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support the implementation of the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) strategy within the ESN unit. You will provide insight, challenge, and analysis to drive strategic decision‑making, support performance management, and enable the successful delivery of the unit's business objectives.

This is a high‑impact role requiring strong stakeholder engagement skills, a proactive approach to continuous improvement, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, complex programme environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with sub‑programmes within the ESN unit to provide financial insights and inform strategic decision‑making.
• Lead the delivery of end‑to‑end financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes for assigned sub‑programmes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across delivery, commercial, networks, and the Home Office.
• Provide challenge and insight to ensure delivery within budget envelopes.
• Implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial processes and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with local legislative and regulatory requirements, identifying and managing financial risks.
• Oversee timely and accurate billing, managing customer queries and dispute resolution as needed.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering within a large and complex organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects to tight deadlines.
• Confident and proactive, with the ability to challenge the status quo constructively.
• Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
• Must hold (or be able to obtain) an Advanced Security Check (SC) clearance.

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission‑critical national programme - one that directly supports the safety and effectiveness of the UK's emergency services. You'll be part of a dedicated and high‑performing finance team that partners closely with technical and operational leaders to deliver a programme of national importance.

If you are a qualified accountant with strong business partnering experience and are looking to apply your expertise to a high‑profile, purpose‑driven project, we'd love to hear from you.