Senior Finance Business Partner - Revenue & Cost (FTC)

Equifax, Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to oversee revenue forecasting and cost management for their UK operations. In this pivotal role, you will lead the annual budgeting process and enhance revenue modeling capabilities while providing insightful financial analysis to drive business success. Your expertise in commercial finance and stakeholder management will be crucial in fostering a culture of cost control and delivering value-added insights. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic organization, where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional accounting qualification required.
• Significant experience in a Commercial Finance function essential.
• Proven ability to present financial information to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of annual budget and monthly forecasting for revenue.
• Manage commission target process and revenue reporting by product.
• Champion cost control culture within Sales and Product/Marketing teams.

Skills

Commercial Finance Experience

Financial Analysis

Cost Control

Stakeholder Management

Presentation Skills

Revenue Recognition

Process Improvement

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Oracle Financials & Planning

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Business Partner to oversee and manage the revenue forecasting for our UK CRA business unit and associated product lines. This role will also be instrumental in managing the cost base for our Sales and Product & Marketing Centres of Excellence across all UK business units. You will play a key role in providing financial insights and driving financial discipline within the organisation.

(12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover)

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development of the annual budget and the ongoing monthly forecasting process for revenue within the UK CRA business unit.
• Take ownership of the continuous improvement and automation of our revenue modelling capabilities for the UK CRA business unit, with a focus on enhancing the accuracy of client-level forecasting and incorporating new business requirements.
• Drive the development of new partnership-level reporting and modelling to effectively support the structure and ownership of our evolving sales team.
• Manage the commission target process for the UK CRA business unit, including setting full-year targets aligned with the budget and leading regular quarterly target reviews.
• Be responsible for the reporting of revenue and profitability by product, providing insightful financial analysis and actionable recommendations to the business.
• Champion a culture of cost control throughout the Sales and Product/Marketing leadership teams, actively promoting its importance and driving the necessary behaviours.
• Support the workforce planning initiatives across all UK business units by fostering strong headcount controls.
• Provide temporary cover and support for the Senior Finance Business Partner (SFBP) - Consolidation function as required.

What Experience You Need:

• A recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

• Significant and current experience working within a Commercial Finance function.

• Demonstrated ability to make sound financial decisions while considering commercial implications and diverse stakeholder perspectives to achieve collaborative solutions.

• Proven experience in effectively presenting financial information to and influencing senior management.

• Excellent communication skills, both in face-to-face interactions and in written reports, including the ability to articulate complex information clearly and accurately.

• A strong track record of successful business partnering with key stakeholders across different functions.

• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities within a dynamic and deadline-driven environment.

• In-depth experience with complex revenue recognition principles and the ability to provide clear recommendations on revenue treatment to non-finance stakeholders.

• Solid cost control experience, including a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of best practices in this area.

• A proven track record of delivering process improvements and providing value-added financial insights.

What Could Set You Apart:

• Experience using Oracle Financials & Planning software.

• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

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