Finance Business Partner

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom the National Centre for Social Research Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Business Partner to join our team at the National Centre for Social Research. As a key member of our finance team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial success of our social research projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Financial Leadership: Partner with Research Directors to drive financial performance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
  • Commercial Insight: Provide insightful analysis on profitability, project margins, and return on investment, turning complex data into actionable business strategies.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the financial planning process, from budgeting to forecasting, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
  • Performance Monitoring: Develop and implement KPIs to track project performance, driving continuous improvement and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the financial liaison between senior management and project teams, translating financial data into compelling narratives that inform strategic decisions.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the long-term sustainability and profitability of our research projects.
  • Bids & Costing: Experience working in bids and costing.
Requirements
  • Commercial Savvy: You're more than a number cruncher—you understand the commercial landscape and can navigate it with ease.
  • Analytical Excellence: You have a knack for turning data into insights and insights into action.
  • Stakeholder Management: You're a strong communicator, capable of influencing decision-makers at all levels.
  • Experience: Proven experience in a finance business partnering role, ideally within research, consulting, or a similar industry.
  • Qualification: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, finalist or part qualified, with a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
  • Excellent Working Environment: A home/office hybrid working environment that offers flexibility and work-life balance.
  • Generous Benefits: A range of benefits, including a generous company pension scheme, life insurance, and health cash plan.


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