Finance Business Partner (FTC)

Baringa; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a Finance Business Partner on an FTC basis. The role focuses on delivering data-driven insights, supporting financial planning, and enhancing commercial outcomes through effective stakeholder management. Join a people-first culture that prioritizes wellbeing and diversity.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Corporate Responsibility Days

Wellbeing Fund

Profit Share Scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in finance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with sector leadership.
• Support forecasting and planning activities.
• Present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Financial Analysis

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Finance Business Partner (FTC)

About Baringa:

We aim to build the world's most trusted consulting firm, creating lasting impact for clients and fostering a positive, people-first culture. We collaborate with clients from FTSE 100 companies to startups across sectors, helping define strategies, deliver complex changes, identify commercial opportunities, manage risks, and support sustainability goals. As a Certified B Corporation, social and environmental responsibility are integral to our operations. Our global hubs span Europe, the US, Asia, and Australia, working worldwide to tackle challenges and make an impact.

Role Overview:

Our Finance team seeks an experienced Finance Business Partner on an FTC basis. You will be a proactive finance professional, passionate about client service and relationship management. Your focus will be on delivering data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions, supporting ad hoc projects and bids, and assisting the FP&A team with forecasting and sector financial planning to ensure strong oversight and future readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Build strong relationships with sector leadership and teams, acting as the 'face of finance' to drive commercial value.
2. Support forecasting and planning activities, aligning with strategic and financial goals.
3. Explain financial performance through impactful insights, connecting data with sector strategies.
4. Conduct client reviews to enhance margins and commercial outcomes.
5. Assist in scenario and sensitivity analyses for strategic planning and risk mitigation.
6. Present financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders to improve understanding and engagement.
7. Deliver training to build commercial awareness, emphasizing operational impacts across project lifecycles.
8. Prepare and review management reports, highlight emails, and executive packs.
9. Review expenditure, T&M, and capped T&M to identify risks and opportunities.
10. Collaborate with various business partners to provide high-quality business partnering services.

Skills and Experience:

• Qualified accountant with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes, preferably in professional services.
• Commercially focused with excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Resilient, committed, and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident stakeholder management skills.

Benefits and Culture:

At Baringa, we prioritize people and wellbeing, offering benefits such as:

• Generous annual leave: 5 weeks plus an additional 2 weeks after 5 years of service.
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid policies.
• Corporate Responsibility Days for social and environmental causes.
• Wellbeing Fund to support personal wellbeing activities.
• Profit Share Scheme involving all employees.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Award-Winning Workplace:

Recognized as a 'Great Place to Work', committed to gender equality and employee wellbeing.

Using Business as a Force for Good:

Our B Corp certification reflects our commitment to social and environmental standards. Our culture emphasizes kindness, curiosity, and excellence, exemplified in initiatives like the Economics of Kindness campaign.

Join Us:

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and those who have taken alternative career paths. We ensure an inclusive recruitment process and reasonable adjustments as needed.