We are partnering with a large, complex organisation undergoing a significant transformation as it moves from a decentralised structure to a more centralised operating model. As part of this journey, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Centre Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping how overheads are understood, managed, and optimised across the group.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact role sitting at the heart of the Corporate Centre, supporting the transition to centralised functions such as IT and Procurement. You will be instrumental in improving financial visibility, strengthening reporting, and driving meaningful insight into costs and efficiency.
With systems and processes still evolving – including an ongoing Oracle implementation – this role offers the chance to add real value in a dynamic, changing environment where reporting is currently manual and ripe for improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & MI
* Own and enhance the delivery of core financial MI for the Corporate Centre
* Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all cyclical reporting
* Deliver clear, consistent outputs aligned with Group reporting standards
Management Accounting
* Lead monthly actuals reporting, including submissions and issue-based reconciliations
* Ensure robust controls and transparency across financial outputs
Forecasting & Budgeting
* Manage end-to-end forecast and budgeting cycles
* Provide constructive challenge to cost owners to ensure alignment with financial targets
Business Planning
* Support the annual business planning process, coordinating inputs across teams
* Align Corporate Centre activities with wider Group planning cycles
Governance & Process Improvement
* Establish clear planning and reporting governance, including timelines and assumptions
* Drive improvements in reporting processes, particularly during system transformation
Business Partnering
* Act as the key finance partner to central functions (e.g. IT, Procurement)
* Support cost tracking, performance analysis, and informed decision-making
* Provide financial insight to senior stakeholders, including input to CFO, ExCo, and Board-level reporting
Cost & Headcount Analysis
* Analyse the cost base to identify risks, opportunities, and efficiencies
* Conduct deep dives into key spending areas
* Develop and maintain headcount models to support ongoing workforce planning
About You
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) 5 years + post qual
* Strong Finance Business Partnering experience, ideally within a complex or transforming environment
* Proven ability to manage financial reporting, planning processes, and stakeholder engagement
* Comfortable working in environments with evolving systems and manual processes
* Strong analytical mindset with experience in cost control, overheads, and headcount analysis
* Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to shape finance within a major transformation programme
* High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
* Real opportunity to build, improve, and influence processes
* Competitive salary and benefits
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