IT Finance Business Partner supporting EMEA budgets, forecasting, strategic decisions
Your new company
You’ll be joining a large, internationally operating financial services organisation with a strong presence across EMEA. The business is known for its collaborative culture, robust governance framework, and continued investment in technology and transformation. The organisation promotes flexible working and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Your new role
As an IT Finance Business Partner (AVP level), you will act as the primary finance contact for senior IT stakeholders across the EMEA region. This is a commercially focused finance role combining management reporting, business partnering, and strategic financial support across technology functions.Key responsibilities will include:
1. Acting as the main finance partner to EMEA IT stakeholders
2. Owning the month-end process in collaboration with cross-functional teams
3. Monitoring and reporting on IT financial performance across Capex and Revex, highlighting risks and opportunities
4. Providing financial analysis and insight to support decision-making and cost optimisation
5. Producing detailed cost analytics and variance analysis against budget and forecast
6. Managing cost-sharing agreements and service level arrangements with global entities
7. Reviewing business cases for IT programmes and strategic initiatives, including financial modelling support
8. Leading annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for assigned IT areas
9. Supporting wider finance budget deliverables
10. Leading monthly financial review meetings with IT leadership and PMO teams
11. Delivering ad-hoc financial reporting for senior management
12. Managing the monthly capitalisation process
13. Overseeing task management for offshore finance support teams
14. Continuously identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and controls
The role operates within a regulated environment and may involve working across multiple legal entities, requiring strong governance awareness and stakeholder management.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:
15. A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in finance, accounting, or a related discipline
16. Around 4+ years’ post-qualification experience in IT Finance, Finance Business Partnering, or Management Reporting
17. A professional accounting qualification (preferred but not essential)
18. Strong experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders, particularly within IT or change environments
19. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and explain complex financial information
20. Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint capability
21. Confident communication and presentation skills
22. A proactive, self-motivated approach and strong team ethic
23. A good understanding of IT cost structures and, ideally, the IT project delivery lifecycle
What you'll get in return
n return, you’ll receive:
24. A competitive salary and benefits package
25. Exposure to senior IT and finance stakeholders within a large, complex organisation
26. The opportunity to work in a highly visible, value-adding finance business partnering role
27. Flexible working options, including homeworking and the ability to discuss reduced or adjusted hours
28. A supportive and inclusive working environment with a strong focus on work-life balance
29. Opportunities for professional development within a global financial services setting
What you need to do now
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