ISS Facility Services UK
Finance Business Partner
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Finance Business Partner
Manchester/Bolton area
ISS Facility Services UK are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to take end-to-end ownership of month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, cost control, business reviews, and commercial decision support.
This position provides clear financial leadership in a tight-margin environment, requiring the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful, actionable insights for operational and commercial stakeholders. The role is focused on adding value through high-quality analysis and influencing decision-making.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role consolidates responsibilities traditionally spread across multiple finance positions. The emphasis is on insight-led support rather than transactional finance, ensuring efficiency, control, and measurable commercial impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full accountability for the timely and accurate month-end close, ensuring strong financial control and reporting integrity
- Own month-end reporting, including P&L variance analysis, balance sheet review (including GRNI and purchase order accruals), and working capital oversight
- Deliver KPI reporting and run-rate analysis to support operational performance tracking
- Lead monthly operational finance reviews, presenting clear financial insights and driving corrective actions to improve margins
- Act as the primary finance contact, providing a consistent and credible financial perspective across the business
- Prepare and deliver internal business reviews, including performance commentary, risks, opportunities, and ownership of actions
- Manage payroll, labour, and cost analysis, challenging variances and partnering with operations to control spend
- Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, including planning tools, purchase order governance, accruals, and commercial support for contract changes
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Person Specification
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
- Strong experience as a Finance Business Partner
- Proven experience managing financial performance within a complex contract or business unit
- Demonstrable ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
- Advanced capability in month-end processes, forecasting, and financial control
- Ability to work independently within a lean finance structure
- Strong judgement, prioritisation skills, and confidence in cost-constrained settings
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The Company
ISS is a global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors—from healthcare to finance—to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences.
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community.
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team—we’ll be happy to support you.
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