Senior Property Business Partner | London, UK

Aldermore Bank plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldermore Bank plc is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead financial strategy within the Property division. This pivotal role involves performance analysis and cross-functional collaboration to shape long-term financial outcomes in a rapidly growing purpose-led bank. Embrace the opportunity to influence and drive improvements in financial processes within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Flexible culture

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Familiar with key banking financials and drivers of performance.
• Evidence of driving change in an organization.
• Strong communication skills to engage with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the MD of Property to drive performance.
• Lead the budgeting process and guide financial planning.
• Support new product pricing and funding strategy.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Education

CIMA or ACCA or ACA qualified

Job description

The Vacancy

Let us tell you a bit about us

We're Aldermore - the award-winning bank, trusted and highly rated by over a quarter of a million customers for more than a decade. With our range of specialist mortgages, savings accounts and business finance solutions, we're backing more people to go for it.

We thrive by saying "yes" to our customers. We respect the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and their startups; we give first-timers a leg-up onto the property ladder; we open up the lending market to many; and thousands of customers chose MotoNovo Finance every week to buy their next car, van or motorbike.

This is where you come in. We are on a journey. A journey defined by a destination; to deliver on our purpose.

Let us tell a bit about the opportunity

Are you a commercially minded finance professional with a passion for strategic business partnering? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your insights drive real business decisions?

We're currently recruiting a Senior Finance Business Partner to take on a pivotal role within our Business Partnering team. Acting as the strategic finance lead for our Property division, this is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team that's central to the Group's growth and transformation journey. Providing you the chance to shape the financial future of a key division within a growing, purpose-led bank.

What will your day look like?

• Partnering closely with the MD of Property and senior leadership to drive performance through strategic insight and robust financial analysis.
• Acting as a key voice for the Property division, while collaborating across Finance, Risk and Business functions to influence decisions and shape long-term strategy.
• Leading the budgeting process, guiding commercial leaders on financial planning, and challenging assumptions to ensure alignment with Group strategy.
• Supporting new product pricing, business case development, M&A opportunities, and funding strategy - bringing a clear, data-driven voice to complex commercial decisions.
• Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting and control frameworks - making space for smarter, insight-led decision making.

What do we expect from you?

• Highly numerate and familiar with key banking financials and drivers of performance, in particular the UK mortgage market, or retail banking
• Thrives in complexity, is solutions-focused, and naturally curious - always asking "how can we do this better?"
• Is comfortable balancing strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to delivery.
• Strong financial modelling, analytical and commercial acumen
• Commercially and analytically focused in order to drive improvements
• Brings confidence, credibility, and excellent communication skills to engage with senior stakeholders and challenge constructively.
• Evidence of driving change throughout an organisation or function
• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified desirable (not essential)

What can you expect from us?

• Hybrid working policy - 2 days onsite, 3 days working from home, with either London/Manchester office as your base
• A friendly and flexible culture, the same as how we work with our customers
• A growing organisation that means there's lots of opportunities to progress
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one
• And of course, you will be rewarded competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential

Still curious?

Join us and we'll make the same promises to you as a colleague, as we do to each of our customers. We're committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. We welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave.

Please note: we have a thorough screening and referencing process, which includes criminal record checks

The Company

We champion equality by supporting the exceptions to the rule and getting finance to where it's needed.

We lend the money people save with us, to people who want to get on in life; build businesses and create employment, buy property for people to live and work in, and purchase vehicles to move families and goods around.

Behaviour Framework

Our behavioural framework underpins our purpose and strategic drivers, as it outlines the behaviours we need to demonstrate in order to succeed. Where our strategic drivers (Stay Ahead Propositions, Relationships That Last and Progressive Platform) outline what we need to do to succeed, our behaviours guide us in how. In your second interview, we'll ask you to talk through some examples where you've demonstrated these behaviours in your previous roles.

The Benefits

As you would expect, we offer a competitive basic salary and reward package, and you'll also benefit from our commitment to investing in your professional development throughout your journey with us.

Benefits vary across the business depending on the role you do, but these will give you an idea of what to expect:

Your Company Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Aviva Digital GP
• Bus And Tram Benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare Voucher & Display Screens/Desk Set-Up
• Flu Jab Vouchers
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Metrolink Annual Pass & Clipper Ticket
• Microsoft Discounts
• Private Medical Insurance Shopping Discounts
• Toothfairy
• Your Workplace Pension
• Hybrid Working

Benefits You Can Choose

• Critical Illness
• Cycle To Work
• Dental Insurance
• Give As You Earn
• Government Tax-Free Childcare Scheme
• Octopus Electric Vehicles
• Save Our Planet
• Season Ticket Loan
• Spouse Or Partner Life Assurance
• Technology
• Wearable Technology
• Wellbeing App
• Will Writing

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