Senior Finance Business Partner

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Bank of England Full time

**Senior Finance Business Partner - Central Services and Back Office**

**-**
**(**
**008404**
**)**

**Primary Location** UK-ENG-London

**Job** Accounting and Finance

**Organisation** 110005 - FINANCE STRATEGY

**Job Posting** 03-Feb-2023, 9:55:01 AM

The Bank of England is the UK's central bank. Our mission is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British people.

The Bank of England is a diverse organisation. Each of its 4,000 people are committed to public service and dedicated to promoting the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability.

**Department Overview**
The Finance & Performance Directorate plays a critical role in protecting the Bank’s financial position and reputation. The overall purpose of the Directorate is to contribute to the successful execution of the Bank's aims and objectives by ensuring it has an appropriate financial platform for its broader responsibilities, and for the challenges facing an organisation of more than 4,000 staff, with annual expenditure of circa £700mn.

The Finance & Performance Directorate has four main Divisions, Financial Reporting & Control, Financial Analytics & Insight, the Corporate Investment Portfolio Office and Finance Strategy.

**Job description**
This is a people management role. You will be responsible for day to day management of the team and for defining roles and responsibilities. You will develop your team through sharing information effectively, coaching and communicating a clear vision to ensure that your staff are productive, engaged and motivated to deliver the area's aims. This will include setting clear goals and smart stretching objectives that are aligned to those of the team, division and directorate. You will also be responsible for managing all staff-related matters that may arise including performance, absence and sickness.

This role is a people manager role responsible for business partnering with the Central Services areas of the Bank. The role will have exposure to the Deputy Governor Chief Operating Officer (DGCOO) of the Bank, as well as Executive Directors for the Central Service and Other Support areas of the Bank.

You will lead two/three direct reports and will be responsible for the financial planning, reporting, control and monitoring, including cost challenge, scrutiny of control, effective MI and ensuring value for money for the Technology areas of the Bank.

**Number of direct reports**: 2-3

**_Key areas of responsibility_**
- Control and manage the Central Services and Other Services budgeting/Forecasting process, provide control and challenge on actual costs.
- Support the CS/OS directorates to providing or analysing ideas on cost savings.
- Coordinate and leverage the financial activities performed directly by COO directorates.
- To become the go-person for Finance matter for CS/OS. Manage the CS/OS FBP/Analyst team
- You will review and challenge Central Services resource requirements (headcount, direct and capital expenditure requirements), ensuring they are accurately captured and deliver value for money.
- You will be responsible for the monthly forecast at programme and project forecasts and acting as the main liaison point with project managers, accountable leads, Portfolio Office and Finance teams as necessary.
- You will ensure timely preparation of monthly financial status reports for management meetings and present financial performance to boards where appropriate.
- You will be the key contact for taking care of financial queries and will work closely with a wide variety of stakeholders across the Bank including the Central Services Leadership Team, local leadership teams, COOs, Finance, Technology and the Portfolio Office.
- You will ensure month end activities are proactively conducted with mínimal or no error.
- You will monitor actual and forecast spend against budget/plans and ensure effective use of early key warning indicators and cost performance measures for reporting.
- Provide programme / project cost commentary to Central Finance on a monthly basis.
- You will be the acknowledged financial expert for the programme / projects, responding to both regular and ad-hoc requests for financial information within the Bank and externally.

**Role Requirements**
- Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years post qualified experience
- Experience in forging strong relationships with senior stakeholders
- Significant experience of stakeholder management, and ability to represent the Directorate (internally) and Bank (externally)
- Strong experience of establishing relationships with other central banks and similar organisations on the sourcing and assessment of performance benchmarks
- Prior experience of managing and leading a budgetary process (ideally in an FP&A role) in a relevant sector.
- Ability to analyse big data sets and provide key insights and recommendations to senior management, ideally though comparative benchmarking
- Strong e

  • Senior Finance Business Partner

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    Senior Finance Business Partner Employer Location England, London, City of London Salary GBP80000.0 - GBP90000.0 per annum + bonus and benefits Closing date 18 Mar 2024 View more Sector Salary band , Contract type Hours Where will they be working? You need to or to save a job. Job Details Your new company I am working with one of the...

  • Interim Finance Business Partner

    7 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Partner Financial Full time

    Partner Financial are currently working with a listed multinational technology business. With an impressive array of brands within their portfolio, they have an outstanding reputation within the market. Their combination of organic growth and commerciallyviable acquisitions will ensure that their high standards and targets are achieved. The Finance Business...

  • Finance Business Partner

    4 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Wayman Finance Full time

    Role: Finance Business Partner - International Consumer Goods Business Location: London (hybrid working) The Role: This role is working for a very exciting and fast-growing FMCG business with a brilliant brand in the sector and exciting strategy for the future. They are hiring for an exciting Finance Business Partner opportunity reporting directly to the...

  • Senior Finance Business Partner

    6 days ago

    City of London, United Kingdom Pro-Finance Recruitment Group Full time

    **Senior Finance Business Partner | Permanent | London | Hybrid | £50,000 + Benefits** For a social welfare charity based in London, we are recruiting a permanent Senior Finance Business Partner. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role will lead a team of 4 Finance Business Partner to provide first-class budgeting, forecasting and managementaccounting...

  • Finance Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Reed Finance Full time

    **Permanent - Central London/Hybrid - Full Time - £70-75,000 per annum - Finance Business Partner** Reed Finance are delighted to be working along-side a fantastic UK Pension Trust to help them find an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their collaborative and dedicated team. The role is responsible for ensuring the areas served have accurateand...

  • Finance Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom High Finance (UK) Limited TA HFG Full time

    A top tier Lloyd's insurance company with significant operations in the US and UK are seeking a skilled and motivated Finance Business Partner to join its team on a 24-month contract basis. **Responsibilities**: This Finance Business Partner role will include but not be limited to: - Working closely with senior management - Focusing on the development of...

  • Commercial Finance Business Partner

    7 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Accountancy & Finance Operations Full time

    **About Railsr** Railsr is the world’s leading embedded finance experience platform that enables any business to prototype, build and scale financial products. Our vision is to make finance an amazing experience, everywhere in the world, with any brand. With hundreds of clients globally and end-users in the multi millions, Railsr has the most...

  • Senior Finance Business Partner

    6 days ago

    London, United Kingdom AmTrust International Full time

    AmTrust are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner with a focus on expenses management! We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join our team. As the Senior Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for providing financial analysis and strategic guidance to the business with a focus on...

  • Finance Controller Temp-Perm

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    Employer Hays Senior Finance Location London, England Salary GBP90000.0 per annum + bens + bonus Closing date 16 May 2024 A really exciting solar project developer and operator with a growing global brand. You will be reporting to the EMEA FD, managing a team, helping the business to scale in a project focused Financial Controller position. Liaison with...

  • Deputy Director of Finance

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    Deputy Director of Finance Employer Location England, London Salary GBP94000 - GBP100000 per annum + plus 8-15% non-contributory pension Closing date 1 Mar 2024 View more Sector Salary band , Contract type Hours Where will they be working? You need to or to save a job. Job Details Your new company A large and complex not-for-profit...

  • Senior Finance Business Partner

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom HFG Full time

    A rapidly expanding MGA that is writing over £2bn GWP is looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their finance department to act as the main point of contact to the wider UK business on planning, reporting, and analysis. This is a highly visible and dynamic team offering the opportunity for the right candidate to interact with senior...

  • Senior Finance Business Partner

    2 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom HFG Full time

    A rapidly expanding MGA that is writing over £2bn GWP is looking for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their finance department to act as the main point of contact to the wider UK business on planning, reporting, and analysis. This is a highly visible and dynamic team offering the opportunity for the right candidate to interact with senior...

  • Finance Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Pro-Finance Recruitment Group Full time

    **Main Duties**: - You will play a key role in the organisation's growth plans by supplying the markets with expert financial and management accounting services whilst understanding the needs of Market Directors, budget holders and department heads, and building effectiveworking relationships. - Oversee the general financial management of the Markets and...

  • Finance Business Partner

    6 days ago

    City of London, United Kingdom Pro-Finance Recruitment Group Full time

    **Finance Business Partner | Interim | London | Hybrid | £250 per day (Umbrella)** For a social welfare charity based in London, we are recruiting an interim Finance Business Partner. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role will support a range of stakeholders from Donors to managers within the charity. This role will allocate costs,prepare financial...

  • ACCA - Senior Finance Manager, Pensions

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    A global media business with head offices in London. This business is renowned for its ever-changing approach to the digital media world. With advertising, publishing and e-commerce revenue streams, they are building a huge online presence. Providing high level strategic analysis and insights Build, mentor and grow a high-performing commercial team ...

  • Senior Finance Business Partner

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time

    I am working with one of the world's leading insurance broking groups who are looking for a finance business partner to join the UK team. This is an innovative, fast-growing business with a strong track record of developing talent. The business prides itself on its culture with a real focus on making it a place where people want to stay through continuous...

  • Senior Finance Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Global Accounting Network Full time

    Working with the central FP&A team you will ensure budgets & forecasts are accurate & you will work closely with financial control & operational finance to ensure client reporting is in accordance with contracts._ - This is a highly commercial role focussed on commercial business partnering and would suit someone who’s looking to accelerate their career...

  • Senior Finance Business Partner

    7 days ago

    London, United Kingdom OLIVER Full time

    **Role**: Senior Finance Business Partner **Location**:London, England, United Kingdom (Onsite) **ROLE MISSION** Working in partnership with our client, the Senior Finance Business Partner will be responsible for a number of our large, critical global clients. Each of these clients have the scale of small businesses and as such require excellent financial...

  • Finance Business Partner

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Stanton House Full time

    Role - Senior Finance Business Partner Salary - £65,000 - £75,000 Location - West London Following a £2.4mil grant, this exciting bio-tech business is seeking a talented and driven Senior Finance Business Partner to support and partner with the research and business development teams. The Senior Finance Business Partner will report directlyto the CFO and...

  • Head of Commercial Finance

    3 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    Head of Commercial Finance Employer Location London, England Salary GBP100000.0 - GBP120000.0 per annum + £100,000 to £120,000 + bonus Closing date 1 Mar 2024 View more Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working? You need to or to save a job. Job Details Your new company A global media business with head offices...