Finance Business Partner - Tech & Change

Markerstudy Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Markerstudy Insurance Group is seeking a Finance Business Partner focusing on Technology & Change to provide cost analysis and decision-making support. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, relevant qualifications, and thrive in a collaborative environment. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships across the business, delivering high-quality insights to shape strategic decisions.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Excellent benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, CIMA, or ACCA certification.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning for Technology & Change costs.
• Produce month-end reporting with analysis and commentary.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify performance opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Analytical ability

Presentation skills

Organised

Proficiency in Excel

Business partnering

Education

ACA

CIMA

ACCA

Degree qualified

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Tech & Change

Finance Business Partner - Technology & Change Cost
Markerstudy Insurance Group

Location: Manchester - Hybrid, 1 day per week on-site
Contract Type: Permanent

About Markerstudy Insurance Group
At Markerstudy, we're passionate about innovation and delivering exceptional results. As one of the UK's leading insurance providers, we are committed to driving change and improving business performance across all areas. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Technology & Change Cost Finance Business Partner to join our Technology & Change team.

The Role
This pivotal role will provide best-in-class cost analysis, reporting and planning, with a focus on Technology & Change costs and benefits. You'll deliver timely, accurate and insightful information to key stakeholders and Directors, helping shape strategic decisions and drive EBITDA improvements. Acting as a trusted business partner, you'll work closely with the controllership team to ensure a robust and auditable month/year-end process, as well as support the wider business in identifying performance opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, planning, and monthly forecasting for Technology & Change costs, including FTE, staff, non-staff and project costs.
• Produce high-quality month-end and forecast reporting with clear, concise commentary.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and Directors across MSG Distribution.
• Identify and investigate cost performance issues, preparing insightful ad hoc analysis.
• Partner with the Controllership team on month-end results, journals, accruals, capex and exceptional cost reviews.
• Work with Technology & Change management to identify EBITDA improvements, support business cases, and track delivery.
• Provide outstanding customer service and relevant analysis to underpin decision-making.
• Build strong relationships across the business, driving accountability and identifying opportunities for added value.
• Deliver accurate financial performance reporting to the Board, ExCo, Group, and internal customers.

About You
We're looking for a motivated, qualified accountant who thrives on delivering high-quality insights and partnering with the business.

Essential skills and experience:

• ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified.
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical ability; able to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Confident business partner with the ability to engage effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
• High integrity and credibility with senior management.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and excellent follow-up.

Desirable:

• Experience in business partnering or cost planning, ideally in a Technology & Change environment.
• Degree qualified.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Excellent benefits
• A collaborative, supportive working environment
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth

How to Apply
If you're ready to play a key role in shaping the future of Technology & Change at Markerstudy, we'd love to hear from you!

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• Salford Quays, Central London, Staines, UK/Hybrid
• £55,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)