Finance Business Partner - US region

Blis; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in London is seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide critical financial insights and reporting. This role involves collaborating with various teams to support data-driven decision-making while handling revenue forecasting and KPI analysis. The ideal candidate should have a CA or CPA qualification and at least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, alongside excellent analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• CA, CPA qualified with 3+ years of experience in financial analysis or related roles.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with various departments to provide insights and data-driven analysis.
• Responsible for preparing reports on revenue and client-related metrics.
• Forecasts revenue on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Problem Solving

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Finance Business Partner

Hours: 11am - 7pm BST

Blis is looking for a Financial Business Partner based in London to cover our US region.

The Finance Business Partner is a versatile role that contributes significantly to the financial health and success of the organization. They provide critical financial insights, analysis, and reporting, collaborating with various teams and senior management to facilitate data-driven decision-making and support strategic initiatives. Their responsibilities encompass a wide range of financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, and strategic support functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Business Decisions: collaborates with various departments within the organization to provide valuable insights and data-driven analysis. They use financial data to help stakeholders make informed decisions that align with the company\'s goals and objectives.
• Revenue and Client Reporting: responsible for preparing regular and insightful reports on revenue and client-related metrics. These reports assist in tracking performance, identifying trends, and highlighting areas for improvement.
• Revenue Forecasting: forecasts revenue on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. Accurate revenue forecasting helps the company plan and allocate resources effectively.
• Monthly Board Packs: supports the creation and distribution of monthly board packs. These packs typically contain key financial and operational information presented to the board of directors.
• Commercial Finance Support: works closely with the Commercial Finance Controller, providing analysis and insights on various financial matters as required.
• Analytics Dashboard Management: responsible for managing the Analytics Dashboard on the CRM system. This dashboard provides crucial data and analysis to the Head of Sales, Managing Director, and executive team, helping them monitor performance and make strategic decisions.
• Budgeting Process: assists in the yearly budgeting process, collaborating with different departments to create detailed budgets that align with the company\'s overall financial strategy.
• Monthly KPI Analysis: produces monthly KPI analysis, including metrics like Seller ROI and gross profit (GP). These KPIs offer valuable insights into the company\'s financial performance and help identify areas for improvement.
• Adhoc Projects and Analysis: undertakes ad hoc projects and analysis work as directed by the Finance Director (FD) or Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Projects may involve financial modeling, cost analysis, or strategic planning.
• Monthly Country Packs: supports the creation and distribution of Monthly Country Packs containing financial and operational data specific to each country or region where the company operates.

Skills and Requirements

• CA, CPA qualified with 3+ years of experience in financial analysis or related roles
• Analytical Skills: strong quantitative and analytical abilities, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and draw meaningful conclusions
• Technical Proficiency: proficient in financial modelling, data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau), and familiarity with ERP and financial software
• Communication: excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey financial insights and recommendations to non-financial stakeholders
• Attention to Detail: meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and reliability in financial analysis and reporting
• Team Player: ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and adapt to evolving business needs
• Problem Solving: proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions

About us

Blis is an audience-first platform that doesn\'t rely on personal data. We’re an integrated planning and buying platform that delivers scaled, relevant, and high-performing audiences, helping the world’s largest brands and media agencies achieve their goals.

Over the past 19 years, Blis has built its reputation on delivering award-winning location-powered advertising solutions. In today\'s consumer-centric landscape, Blis is transforming the role of location data by combining it with a broad range of rich and powerful datasets to give our clients the deepest audience understanding available. Our unique approach to integrated planning and buying provides personalised targeting and performance without reliance on personal data. We serve relevant ads to the highest-value addressable audiences across any channel and deliver our clients\' campaign outcomes every time, from brand awareness and engagement through to store/site visits and sales.

Established in the UK in 2004, Blis now operates in more than 40 offices across five continents. Working with the world\'s largest and most customer-driven companies across all verticals, including Unilever, Samsung, McDonald\'s, HSBC, Mercedes Benz and Peugeot, as well as every major media agency.

As an equal opportunity employer, we treat all our employees and job applicants fairly and equally. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and take all reasonable steps to create a work environment in which all employees are treated with respect and dignity. We don\'t condone or tolerate any form of harassment, by employees or by others who do business with us.

Our Values

Brave

We\'re leaders, not followers

An innovation and growth mindset helps us solve everyday challenges and achieve breakthroughs. Our passion drives us to innovate. We don’t see barriers, just possibilities.

We take ownership and hold ourselves accountable for outcomes, good and bad and we don\'t pass the buck.

Love Our Clients

We\'re client-obsessed

We do what we say and build trusted relationships with our partners for the long term. We act with integrity. We put our clients at the center of our business. We obsess over the best insights, ideas and solutions to deliver WOW and work with honesty and accountability to get it done.

Inclusive

We\'re one team

We are empathetic and embrace diversity. Everyone has a voice and can bring their authentic self to work. We care about and support each other – with humility and good humor. Mutual respect and wellbeing are key. We strive to eliminate bias and be open and transparent.

Solutions Driven

We\'re action oriented

Speed matters in business, so we\'re solution-driven and action-oriented. We value simplification and calculated risk taking. We are lean, agile and resourceful self-starters. We collaborate and break silos, working thoughtfully and with urgency to solve problems, while learning from mistakes and celebrating wins.

If this looks like the perfect fit for you or if you just want to have a conversation, please apply, and we will get back to you as quickly as possible!