Finance Business Partner, 15 Month FTC

NFP Ireland group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Charity and community work

Social events and activities

Matched employer pension contributions

Life Assurance and Group Income Protection

Generous annual leave allowance

Additional days for wellbeing

People First culture commitment

Job summary

A financial services firm is looking for a Finance Business Partner on a 15-month FTC in Dublin. The role involves advising senior stakeholders, leading budgeting and forecasting, and contributing to M&A activities. Ideal candidates will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications and experience in finance business partnering, with a proven track record of influencing strategic decisions. Benefits include hybrid working options, generous leave, and a strong commitment to inclusion and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in finance business-partnering roles.
• Proven track record in delivering commercial insight.
• Exposure to M&A processes at a strategic level.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for NFP Europe.
• Deliver strategic financial insight and analysis.
• Support post-acquisition integration and align with group objectives.

Skills

Finance business partnering

Commercial insight

Strategic decision influencing

Project management

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

TM1

WorkDay

Power BI

Job description

Finance Business Partner, 15-Month FTC – Technology Team

To keep up with our growth in the UK and Ireland, we’re looking for a Finance Business Partner on a 15‑month fixed‑term contract, to act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, delivering strategic financial insight, robust analysis, and actionable recommendations that drive performance and support informed decision‑making.

The role will lead on budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for NFP Europe, while also contributing to key commercial projects. In addition, the position will play a strategic role in M&A activities, partnering with the business to assess financial implications, support integration planning, and ensure alignment with group objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for NFP Europe.
• Deliver strategic financial insight, robust analysis, and actionable recommendations.
• Contribute to key commercial projects and M&A activities.
• Provide scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis for strategic projects.
• Deliver forward‑looking analysis that identifies risks, opportunities, and profit levers.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non‑financial stakeholders.
• Lead development of MI dashboards and KPIs to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes and tools (e.g., TM1, WorkDay, Power BI).
• Improve data quality and collaborate with operations/IT for system‑driven reporting.
• Own budgeting and forecasting for designated business units.
• Provide variance analysis with clear commentary linking performance to business drivers.
• Support post‑acquisition integration and align with group objectives.
• Monitor and track financial performance of newly acquired entities during earn‑out periods; report contingent consideration payable.
• Help test the opening balance sheet when a new business is acquired.
• Act as a trusted advisor, challenge assumptions, and support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Degree level or equivalent educational qualifications.
• Background in a highly acquisitive environment with experience supporting ongoing M&A activity.
• Significant experience in finance business‑partnering roles.
• Proven track record in delivering commercial insight and influencing strategic decisions.
• Exposure to M&A processes at a strategic level.
• Proactive and solution‑oriented.
• Comfortable challenging and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Adaptable to change and able to work in fast‑paced environments.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to organisational values.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and operational teams.
• Collaborate with the Head of Commercial Finance to shape financial strategies aligned with group objectives.

Benefits

• Charity and community work
  • Numerous charity fundraising challenges and events throughout the year.
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community.
  • Award‑winning apprenticeship programme to help young adults take their first steps into the workforce.
• Social
  • Two large employee events annually for summer and Christmas.
  • Out‑of‑work socials to get to know your team better.
  • Good office locations with plenty of opportunities to socialise outside of work.
• Inclusion and belonging
  • 5‑Star Inclusion and Belonging Employer award.
  • A dedicated Inclusion and Belonging Committee, supported by our Global Advisory Board.
  • Inclusive policies and Business Resource Groups to ensure fair treatment.
• Finances
  • Matched employer pension contributions.
  • Life Assurance and Group Income Protection.
  • Lifestyle discounts for well‑known brands.
• Work‑life balance
  • Opportunity for hybrid working.
  • Generous annual leave allowance; option to buy additional leave.
• Health and wellbeing
  • Additional days off throughout the year to focus on your wellbeing.
• People First culture
  • Commitment to your wellbeing and development, not just as an employee but as a human being.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let our Talent Team know – we’ll do our best to support you.