Strategic Finance Business Partner

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Strategic Finance Business Partner to enhance collaboration and innovation within their finance function. This role involves owning the compensation model and providing critical financial analysis to support HR's strategic goals. You will lead discussions on headcount and costs, ensuring alignment with business strategies while developing financial models to monitor HR performance. If you're passionate about driving operational efficiency and enabling progress, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a business partner or expense accountant.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor actual vs plan compensation and headcount.
• Develop and maintain financial models for HR performance.
• Support budget and forecast preparations for HR.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Compensation Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

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Strategic Finance Business Partner, London

Client:

Arch Capital Group

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise, and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors, and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Summary:

Sitting within the FP&A team in the Finance function, you will have primary responsibility for owning the compensation model, including actuals vs plan cost and headcount analysis, and creating the annual compensation plan in collaboration with heads of departments.

You will also be responsible for providing business support for the HR function, including financial analysis and advice to support strategic goals and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor actual vs plan compensation
• Own the Plan/Forecast Headcount & Cost model
• Lead annual and quarterly headcount review discussions with department heads
• Perform compensation analysis for expense allocations
• Manage quarterly recharging of compensation to Group
• Develop and maintain financial models and reports to monitor HR performance against key metrics
• Support budget and forecast preparations for HR, ensuring alignment with business strategy
• Evaluate financial impact of HR policies and initiatives, providing recommendations for ROI optimization
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and controls
• Participate in projects involving HR, such as M&A, organizational changes, and process improvements
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as required

Qualifications:

• Four years of experience as a business partner or expense accountant
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills