Finance Business Partner - Tech

ENGINEERINGUK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a commercially-minded Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic Group Tech Finance team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, influencing key decisions and driving performance across technology functions. With flexible working options available, you will engage in strategic financial analysis, ensuring transparency in project spending and supporting investment decisions. If you are a qualified accountant with a passion for finance and a knack for building strong stakeholder relationships, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in commercial finance and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to interpret financial data and drive efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Group Technology and Data Leadership to understand IT cost drivers.
• Lead financial analysis to support investment decisions and project forecasting.

Skills

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Financial Analysis

Commercial Finance

Presentation Skills

Change Management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

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View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Finance and Accounts | Role: Partner | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

Overview

This role can be based in London, Southampton, or Krakow.

We're Kingfisher, a team of over 78,000 passionate people bringing to life our brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama, and Koctas. We aim to be the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers worldwide. We value diversity and are committed to equality and inclusion.

We offer flexible working options, including a blend of remote and office work in London, Southampton, and Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can support your needs.

Role Summary

We are seeking a commercially-minded Finance Business Partner to join our Group Tech Finance team. This high-visibility role involves working closely with senior leaders across our Technology functions, influencing decisions, and driving performance. Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll collaborate with stakeholders in the UK and Krakow.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business partner with the Group Technology and Data Leadership Team and Banners to:

• Understand IT cost drivers for early spend variance visibility and reactive measures
• Identify gaps to meet financial targets and deploy recovery plans
• Provide commercial and cost challenge to the business
• Develop and implement strategic activities
• Understand recharge processes from Group Tech to banners

1. Lead financial analysis to support investment decisions
2. Make Group Tech costs transparent and understandable to stakeholders
3. Ensure project spend is accurately reported and forecasted
4. Prepare business cases for Tech projects, linking to budgets and post-investment reviews

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Experience in business-facing or commercial finance, with strong stakeholder relationship skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate financial information effectively
• Proactive in driving efficiencies and managing change
• Confident in presenting data to various audiences
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and change

Core Behaviors

• Customer Focus: Constantly improve customer experience, listen to customers, and use data for decision-making
• Humanity: Act with care and respect, do the right thing
• Curiosity: Build and share new ideas, learn and innovate
• Agility: Work with trust, pace, and creativity, aim for 80/20 solutions
• Inclusivity: Embrace diversity, act inclusively, and be self-aware
• Accountability: Own actions, understand how your role supports the Kingfisher plan

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all requirements but bring enthusiasm and potential. We offer an inclusive environment that values new ideas, experimentation, and personal growth. Learn more about our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives here.

We provide a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career development.

Interested? Apply now and help us Power the Possible.

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