Full job description Our client, a leading international financial institution, is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their Financial Planning & Analysis function on a temporary basis. This is a broad and commercially facing role sitting at the heart of the finance function, with visibility across Asset Management, Treasury and Banking.
Key Responsibilities:
Management Reporting
*Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual figures for Group Reporting.
*Produce the CFO’s Monthly Finance & Risk report and monthly summary P&L for the Management Committee.
*Manage daily reporting including Treasury P&L and deposit reporting.
*Report to the Asset and Liability Committee and UK Board as required.
*Deliver regular analysis of income, costs, balance sheet and KPIs, providing meaningful insight into performance drivers year-on-year and versus budget.
Forecasting & Budgeting
*Assist in preparing the quarterly forecast, identifying risks and opportunities against budget and recommending management actions where required.
*Contribute to the annual budget process across all business areas and input into Group systems in line with deadlines set by the international head office.
Business Partnering
*Act as a strategic finance business partner, working closely with all areas of the business to support the delivery of the firm’s strategy.
*Provide timely, relevant and insightful management information to senior stakeholders across the business.
*Offer strategic and financial advice to support sound commercial decision-making.
Technology
*Proactively identify opportunities to leverage technology — including Power BI and Python — to drive reporting efficiencies and operational improvements.
*Collaborate with the Head of Technology to define data requirements in support of the firm’s data strategy.
*Support the onboarding of strategic technology projects to develop the finance function.
Sustainability
*Integrate sustainability metrics into financial reporting.
*Assess climate-related risks and opportunities and model their potential impact on financial performance.
*Interpret and communicate climate-related financial information effectively through data analysis.
Requirements
*Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
*Strong FP&A background, ideally within financial services.
*Proficiency in Power BI and/or Python is advantageous.
*Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across the business.
*Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment.