Senior Finance Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead a dynamic team in delivering comprehensive financial management across a diverse portfolio. This role involves transforming complex financial data into actionable insights, driving strategic decision-making, and enhancing overall financial performance. You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring effective risk management and compliance with contract governance. If you have a passion for finance and a knack for building relationships, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization committed to growth and development.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial finance within a services contract environment.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret large data sets and identify KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and managing financial and commercial risks.
• Building professional relationships with senior client representatives.
• Driving process improvements in working capital management.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Finance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

People Management

Financial Systems

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

ISS Facility Services is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead a team of Finance Business Partners, providing comprehensive financial and commercial management for a complex portfolio of contracts.

Job Description

As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, transforming financial and non-financial data into insights that influence decision-making to enhance financial performance.

You will be responsible for reporting on contractual and financial matters to both ISS and the client team, managing end-to-end financial processes for client contracts.

We seek a driven, motivated professional with extensive experience in stakeholder management, both internally and externally, and a natural curiosity and commercial mindset.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identifying, assessing, and managing financial and commercial risks
2. Building and maintaining professional relationships with senior client representatives, promoting ISS services and understanding client needs
3. Providing financial support to commercial decision-making through strong relationships with senior managers and stakeholders
4. Challenging assumptions, influencing decisions, and recommending efficiencies to sustain growth
5. Demonstrating thought leadership with alternative recommendations
6. Ensuring adherence to customer contract governance, including reporting, reconciliations, and change management
7. Collaborating with Key Account Directors/Portfolio Directors to develop challenging budgets and forecasts and identify remedial actions
8. Driving process improvements in working capital management through financial expertise and review of final outputs

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Experience in people management, delivering excellent service
• Commercial finance experience within a services contract environment
• Experience in business partnering with clients, maintaining confidentiality
• Professional, proactive, innovative, and committed
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills with clients, operations, suppliers, and teams
• Numerate, accurate, and confident working independently
• Analytical skills to interpret large data sets and identify KPIs
• Ability to prioritize workloads effectively
• High computer literacy, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and financial systems

The Company

ISS is a global leader in workplace and facility management, connecting people and places to improve the world of work. We understand the user experience and deliver solutions that support our customers' success, from hospitals to airports.

We are committed to responsible business practices and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our passion is people, and we offer opportunities for growth and development.

For inquiries about this role, please contact the Resourcing Team via email at [emailprotected].