Finance Business Partner - Fixed Term Contract

Aon Hewitt; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role offers the chance to work flexibly between home and the office, focusing on strategic financial planning and decision-making within the Advisory & SME business segment. You will be the key liaison between finance and business leaders, overseeing month-end reporting, budgeting, and providing insightful analysis to drive financial performance. If you're eager to advance your career in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong financial competence and experience in business collaboration.
• Ability to influence and communicate financial impacts to executives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end reporting and budgeting processes.
• Provide strategic analysis and monitor financial performance.

Skills

Business Communication

Financial Competence

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Relationship Building

Excel Proficiency

Budgeting and Reporting

Influencing Skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Business Partner – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you a Finance Business Partner eager to advance in your career, with a leading global organisation? If yes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our team in either Manchester or Leeds on a 12 month fixed term contract. This hybrid position offers you the flexibility to work at home and in the office.

This role will be focused on partnering with the Advisory & SME business segment within the Commercial Risk business, to conduct strategic financial planning, decision making in relation to commercial cost-benefit analysis, and support Aon corporate objectives related to working capital, return-on-invested-capital, free cash flow, organic revenue and margin expansion.

What the day will look like

As the interface and liaison between the Finance function and the business, the Business Partner will oversee month end reporting, lead annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes and maintain ongoing conversations with business leaders to influence the business agenda and decisions.

As a FBP you will also:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with senior executives within the solution line, coordinating all finance initiatives for those business divisions, including active participation in their Executive Committees.
• Provide strategic analysis, forward looking guidance and challenge to the annual and long-term plans that contribute to the commercial development of the business units.
• Monitor the financial performance of business divisions, providing regular updates on important measures and projects to senior executives and the Finance Director each month.
• Continuously develop and implement key performance measures, including trend analysis and other operational data to provide insightful and challenging contribution to the overall running of the business.
• Partner with the EMEA Finance Centre and other teams to deliver analysis and insights to influence the business and drive financial performance.
• Collaborate with the EMEA Finance Centre on month end close, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for local, regional, and global partners.
• Ensure the business adheres to and actively manages the revenue recognition policies and financial control procedures in line with its responsibilities as the first line of defense.
• Coach and mentor Finance Analysts within the EMEA Finance Centre to assist them in the progression of their roles and prepare them for advancement.
• Responsible for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Ability to understand the business and communicate the wider financial impact of business decision making to senior executives and governance committees.
• Strong financial competence and commercial awareness including demonstrated experience in business collaboration.
• Experience of working in a financial services regulated environment preferred but not essential.
• Experience in preparing management reports and budgets, revenue recognition, cost benefit analysis, financial controls, budgeting and reporting.
• The ability to effectively influence and challenge senior executives.
• A self-starter with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communication and presentation skills in order to influence both Finance and non-Finance senior executives.
• Expert at building and maintaining relationships.
• Strong Excel skills.