Senior Finance Business Partner

Skyscanner; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel tech company in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner responsible for driving financial performance and supporting business divisions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Finance or Accounting, a minimum of 5 years in finance roles, and strong analytical skills. This hybrid role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment alongside business leaders to deliver strategic insights and improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles.
• At least 2-3 years in a finance business partner capacity.
• Experience in a fast-paced tech or start-up environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance and provide strategic financial support.
• Prepare and present financial reports highlighting trends.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

CA preferred

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

ERP systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle)

Financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive planning)

Job description

About the role

Hybrid

Our Finance tribe exists to Protect Today and Power Tomorrow for Skyscanner and is at the heart of the company's growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right individual with the potential for real impact in our business as well as accelerated personal development.

As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for driving financial performance and providing strategic financial support to business divisions. This role involves partnering with business leaders to develop and execute financial plans, analyse financial performance, and deliver insights that influence decision-making.

What you'll be doing

Financial Analysis

• Support wider annual budgets process and lead on this for your business area
• Working with FP&A to provide inputs to forecasting, and long-term financial plans
• Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations for improvement
• Prepare and present financial reports, highlighting key trends and variances

Strategic Partnering

• Act as a strategic advisor to business unit leaders, providing financial insights and guidance.
• Support strategic initiatives by developing financial models and performing scenario analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial and operational performance

Performance Management

• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Lead financial reviews with business leaders, facilitating discussions on financial performance and strategic priorities

Risk and Opportunity Management

• Identify financial risks and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies and business plans as needed.

Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor your supporting FBP Analyst, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development.
• Provide training and support to business unit leaders on financial concepts and tools
• Lead cross-functional projects, driving collaboration and alignment across the business

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and analysis activities
• Leverage technology and data analytics to streamline reporting and provide deeper insights.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. CA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles, with at least 2-3 years in a finance business partner capacity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Expertise in financial modelling and advanced Excel skills
• Proven experience working with large-scale datasets and leveraging business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and similar platforms
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) and financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive planning)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to think long-term and develop actionable plans and insights that align with the company's strategic objective
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Deep understanding of the business and industry, with the ability to translate complex financial data & concepts into actionable business insights & takeaways
• Dedication to ethical behaviour and maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity
• Experience in a fast-paced tech or start-up environment preferable - demonstrating a strong bias for action and a hands-on approach across broad scope of responsibilities.