Finance Operations Business Partner, FinOps BP

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Operations Business Partner to join their dynamic team in London. This role is pivotal in supporting finance operations across Europe, focusing on order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance productivity and drive business integration initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong finance management skills and a customer-focused attitude, thriving in a fast-paced, diverse environment. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance roles, including accounts receivable or payable.
• Proficiency in financial performance indicators for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a multi-billion Finance Operations portfolio.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive improvements and efficiency.
• Lead business reviews to identify expansion opportunities.

Skills

Finance Management

Financial Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Process Automation

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

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Finance Operations Business Partner, FinOps BP, London

Client: Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f13e9358e3ec

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description

The Finance Operations Business Partnering (BP) team is seeking a Finance Manager (m/f/d) to be a key member of the worldwide Retail BP team. This individual will be based in London or Munich and will primarily support finance operations focusing on order-to-cash (O2C) and procure-to-pay (P2P) processes.

This role involves partnering with in-country business and finance leadership across Europe to support daily operations, drive business integration and expansion projects, and lead cost-out initiatives aimed at reducing defects and waste. The position also focuses on improving Finance Operations to generate free cash flow opportunities for the company.

The successful candidate will join a team of high-caliber finance professionals in Munich and London, working closely with Operations teams primarily located in India and Slovakia.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee and manage a multi-billion Finance Operations portfolio.
2. Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Retail, Retail Finance), external vendors, suppliers, customers, and other finance teams to drive improvements, efficiency, and decision support.
3. Ensure accountability for Fin Ops processes affecting business relationships.
4. Address vendor and customer issues requiring business decisions.
5. Lead business and operations reviews to identify expansion opportunities, changes in business trajectory, risks, and working capital management.
6. Develop project roadmaps and collaborate with multiple teams to implement long-term solutions that enhance productivity.
7. Design scalable processes and procedures, leveraging AI where appropriate, to accommodate business growth in volume, complexity, and geography.
8. Work cross-functionally to identify and capitalize on process, technical, and human interface opportunities, measuring success and impact.
9. Contribute to the annual Operating Plan, including global headcount forecasting and detailed budget analysis.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in multiple finance and accounting roles, including accounts receivable or payable.
• Proficiency in applying financial performance indicators (KPIs) for analysis.
• Experience in building financial and operational reports to support decision-making.
• Background in process automation and analysis for improvements.
• Participation in continuous improvement projects with measurable results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in a finance business partnering environment, with team-building skills and a customer-focused attitude.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to see both details and the big picture.
• Experience in commercial finance, retail finance, operations, logistics, or vendor/supplier finance.
• Proven ability to work effectively in international, diverse, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently and empower teams amid rapid change.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in transformation initiatives.