Finance Business Partner - Cost - 6 month FTC

JSS Search; England; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an FP&A Manager to enhance cost management and operational efficiency in a fast-paced FinTech environment. This role involves critical cost reporting, budgeting, and providing insights to senior stakeholders. Candidates should have strong FP&A experience and effective communication skills. Flexible work with occasional office attendance required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience.
• Strong FP&A background in cost management in FinTech.
• Proactive in identifying improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate cost reporting and variance analysis.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide insights on cost drivers to stakeholders.
• Advise operational teams on cost efficiency.
• Streamline processes to improve cost visibility.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

FP&A background

Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Excellent communication skills

Commercial acumen

Tools

BI tools

Job description

Job Title: FP&A Manager – Fintech

Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term

Location: London

Salary: £90,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a commercially minded FP&A Manager with a strong focus on cost management and operational efficiency. This role will provide critical insight and challenge to ensure cost discipline across the business, supporting strategic decision-making and driving performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely cost reporting, including variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Lead the cost element of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide actionable insights on cost drivers and trends to senior stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to operational teams, influencing decisions to ensure cost efficiency.
• Drive initiatives to streamline processes and improve cost visibility.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Strong FP&A background with demonstrable experience in cost management in a FinTech environment.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; BI tools experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.

This role will be on a 6 month FTC, predominately home based but you will be expected to come into the office a few times a month.