Financial Management Director

British Business Bank plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, British Business Bank plc, is seeking a strategic Financial Management Director to lead the FP&A team in London or Sheffield. The role involves financial management, reporting, and providing insightful analysis to guide executive decisions, supported by a high-performing finance team. Ideal candidates will be CCAB qualified with extensive experience in finance business partnering and a demonstrable track record of strategic financial management.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

15% employer pension contribution

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance Business Partnering at Executive and Board level.
• Proven track record in Management Accounting.
• Knowledge of Government finance frameworks like MPM and CBG desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management and budgeting oversight in FP&A.
• Support ExCo members in financial decision-making.
• Ensure delivery of monthly management accounts and internal CFO reports.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Analysis

Decision-Making

Education

Fully CCAB qualified

Job description

Financial Management Director

Application Deadline: 26 June 2025

Department: British Business Bank PLC

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

Financial Management Director

Location: London or Sheffield

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office

Salary: Band E / Competitive

Please note that any same band move will not attract a pay increase

Key Benefits

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• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
• 15% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
• Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more

The Role

We have an opportunity for a strategic, results-driven Financial Management Director to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. Reporting into the Senior Director of FP&A, this critical leadership role will shape financial planning, management reporting and business partnering across the Bank. You will lead the finance business partnering function and provide timely, strategic, value adding analysis to enable finance data to underpin and establish a culture of strong evidenced based decision making.

In this position, you will:

• Lead the financial management branch of FP&A, providing robust in-year budget oversight and control
• Oversee a dedicated Finance Business Partnering function that supports each ExCo member to ensure financial decisions align with strategic goals and deliver value for money
• Develop insightful reporting and forecasting to support the Executive Committee and Board
• Ensure efficient and accurate delivery of monthly management accounts and internal CFO reports
• Provide strategic financial appraisal and business case analysis for operational and investment initiatives

You will also support risk mitigation through proactive analysis and forward-looking financial insight and provide guidance to budget holders in identifying efficiencies, benchmarking with functions across Government ALB’s to demonstrate value for money. With responsibility for leading a high-performing team of ten finance professionals, you will foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Experience

You must have proven experience in Finance Business Partnering at an Executive and Board level, with demonstrable strategic thinking, and the ability to translate complex data into decision-ready insight. You will be fully CCAB qualified, with a strong track record in Management Accounting, including budgeting and in-year control.

You will also be able to demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, and be an effective communicator with a variety of stakeholders.

Knowledge of Government finance frameworks such as MPM and CBG and experience in workforce planning and counter-fraud risk assessment would be highly desirable, along with active CPD and up-to-date understanding of accounting standards.

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