IT Finance Business Partner

SmartestEnergy Business Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Finance Business Partner to support IT investment projects and enhance financial reporting. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with key stakeholders, ensuring the successful delivery of business plans and monitoring performance through KPI reports. Join a globally-minded team that values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. If you're passionate about making a global impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Global Impact Opportunities

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a finance business partner or external auditor.
• Basic financial modelling skills with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support IT business in planning and tracking financial targets.
• Monitor benefits delivery and produce monthly performance reports.

Skills

Finance Business Partnering

Financial Modelling

Stakeholder Collaboration

Analytical Decision Support

Education

Membership of a professional accounting institute (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

We’re looking for a Finance Business Partner to support the IT Business in planning, tracking/reporting and delivering its financial targets and to improve the financial rigor on all reporting around it.

You'll be the "go to" finance lead for any support needed by the IT business, focusing on IT investment projects. You will be collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of a comprehensive business plan. It includes working with IT and PMO teams to gather data for budgets, forecasts, and long-term planning, as well as reviewing IT investment cases and contributing to FP&A processes.

The position is responsible for monitoring benefits delivery, producing monthly performance and KPI reports, and providing analytical decision support to identify opportunities and risks.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

• Proven experience working as a finance business partner (ideally within IT)/external auditor supporting large scale projects/programs;
• Membership of a professional accounting institute (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) – and PQE;
• Financial modelling – basic level, but willing to learn.

What sets us apart?

• Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.
• Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What does hybrid working mean to us?

Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.

Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localize the future of energy? Apply now.

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