Senior Finance Business Partner- London

Medius AB; London, Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Finance Business Partner, where you will play a critical role in driving strategic initiatives and operational efficiency. This dynamic position involves collaborating with executive teams to optimize capital allocation and enhance financial control. You will be responsible for delivering insightful financial analysis, supporting M&A integration, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about reshaping financial standards, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing firm.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in senior finance roles, ideally in SaaS or high-growth industries.
• Expertise in financial management, modeling, and M&A processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic initiatives and operational efficiency in finance.
• Deliver financial planning, budgeting, and risk assessments.
• Analyze P&L and KPI performance for leadership insights.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder Management

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification (CPA, ACA)

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Power BI

FP&A Tools

Job description

Senior Finance Business Partner - Temporary to Permanent

About Medius

Medius is a Swedish-origin company and a leading global provider of cloud-based SaaS spend management solutions, helping organizations enhance process efficiency, achieve cost savings, and gain greater financial control.

Spend management involves the entire process from placing an order to delivery, verification, invoicing, and payment. Our products support every step of this process, increasing security and speed, utilizing AI and machine learning for invoice processing.

If you're seeking a dynamic environment with rapid growth, join us to reshape spend management standards and drive industry change.

More info: www.medius.com

Job Overview

The Senior Finance Business Partner will drive strategic initiatives and operational efficiency, collaborating with executive team members to provide insights, analysis, and leadership to optimize capital allocation and costs to maximize enterprise value.

This role involves understanding business strategies, conducting financial analysis, supporting financial planning, ensuring cost controls, and assisting with M&A integration.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Responsibilities will evolve to support strategic priorities. Major areas include:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis

• Deliver financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and risk assessments.
• Implement strategies into planning models and include results in board reports.
• Analyze P&L and KPI performance, explaining variances and future impacts.
• Present results to leadership, banks, and investors.
• Track contract and invoice terms for cash flow clarity.
• Support banking covenants and refinancing data requirements.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Assist with international statutory reporting analysis.

2. Commercial Strategy & Financial Management

• Develop strategies to optimize capital and support company goals.
• Align financial and commercial objectives with management.
• Maintain data hygiene across systems.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and M&A.

3. Business Intelligence

• Create data-driven insights and actions.
• Optimize system landscape for actionable data.
• Mentor BI analysts.

4. Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and collaborate across the organization.
• Promote growth mindset and continuous improvement.
• Foster a cost-conscious culture.

5. Empowering Finance Teams

• Connect: Understand individual styles, promote vulnerability, and showcase Medius Suite.
• Question: Promote equality, accountability, and proactive support.
• Own: Share insights, stay informed on technical developments.

Key Relationships:

• Finance Director
• FP&A team
• Executive team
• Chief Financial Officer
• Banks
• Finance team, including Financial Control
• Investors

What Success Looks Like:

• Cost management aligned with budgets and contractual terms.
• Improved cost efficiency and resource allocation.
• Accurate forecasts and reports agreed upon by stakeholders.
• Data integrity and effective reporting frameworks.
• Support for commercial objectives and growth initiatives.

Skills, Education & System Requirements:

• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, etc.).
• Degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with Power BI or similar tools.
• Experience with FP&A tools and finance processes.

Competencies:

• Analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Resilience and agility in delivery.
• Team-oriented with mentoring capabilities.
• Curiosity, passion, and proactive mindset.

Experience:

Minimum 6+ years in senior finance roles, ideally in SaaS, subscriptions, or high-growth industries, with expertise in financial management, modeling, scenario planning, and M&A processes.