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Finance Business Partner
Finance Business Partner
We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to support financial planning, cost control, and commercial decision-making across our Central Functions.
This role plays a key part in driving financial discipline, transparency, and accountability across the organisation, working closely with Department Heads and key stakeholders.
The position will have ownership of central cost bases, including:
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Spend oversight
- Financial controls
Alongside responsibility for strengthening processes such as purchase order governance and invoice approvals.
The role will also support oversight of CapEx and project-related spend, and measurement and monitoring of project deliverables, partnering with FP&A and Finance teams to ensure strong financial management of a growing investment portfolio.
This role can be based in our Birmingham or London office with a hybrid workstyle.
What Does the Role Entail?
Business Partnering
- Act as the primary Finance Business Partner for Central Functions, supporting Department Heads across areas such as HR, IT, Marketing, Legal and Operations.
- Build effective relationships to provide insight, guidance, and constructive challenge.
- Support stakeholders in managing budgets and understanding financial performance.
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support delivery of the annual budget, forecasts, and planning cycles for Central Functions.
- Provide visibility on cost drivers, trends, and risks.
- Assist with scenario analysis to support decision-making and cost optimisation.
Cost Control & Spend Management
- Monitor and track functional cost performance against budget.
- Support robust cost control through:
- Invoice review and approval processes
- Supplier spend tracking
- Variance analysis and explanation
- Help ensure adherence to financial policies and controls.
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PO Process & Financial Governance
- Support the development and embedding of an effective Purchase Order (PO) process.
- Work with Procurement and Finance to:
- Improve spend visibility and approval controls
- Strengthen governance and compliance
- Enhance efficiency of invoice and supplier processes
CapEx & Project Support
- Support tracking and oversight of CapEx and project-related spend.
- Work with project owners to:
- Monitor budgets vs actuals
- Maintain clear financial tracking
- Ensure appropriate approvals and controls are in place
- Contribute to improving visibility of investment performance.
Reporting & Insight
- Produce and support monthly reporting and analysis for Central Functions.
- Translate financial data into clear, practical insights for stakeholders.
- Support improvements in reporting tools and processes (e.g. Power BI).
Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- FP&A team on planning and analysis
- Finance / Controllership on accounting and governance
- Procurement on supplier and spend processes
- Act as a key link between finance and central departments.
What We’re Looking For?
- Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
- Experience in FP&A, management accounting, or business partnering roles.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Exposure to financial processes (e.g. PO, procurement, spend controls) desirable.
- Experience supporting non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Proactive, organised and detail-oriented.
Why This Role Is Different
- Broad exposure across all Central Functions.
- Opportunity to help shape and improve financial processes and controls.
- Involvement in growing CapEx and project activity.
- Strong collaboration across FP&A, Finance, and operational teams.
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Why Join Isio
Isio is a fast-growing professional services business, offering:
- Career development through an evolving client base
- Diverse and meaningful work
- Nationwide opportunities
- Culture that rewards high performance and accountability
We hold ourselves to the highest standards and our values — the Isio Attitude — guide:
- How we advise our clients
- How we operate as a business
- How we work together as a team
Here, growth brings opportunity, offering:
- More responsibility
- More clients
- Work that stretches and develops you
We invest in training and development, allowing you to:
- Expand your skills
- Explore different career paths across diverse markets
About Isio
A progressive advisory firm, partnering with clients of all sizes to deliver expertise in:
- Pensions
- Employee benefits
- Wealth advisory services
Working with:
- Pension trustees
- Employers
- Individuals
- Families and their offices
Isio has a heritage from the Big 4, combining a strong focus on quality with a fresh perspective while challenging traditional thinking.
Our culture shapes our work:
- We foster a supportive environment to develop colleagues
- Invest in services, products, and technology to provide clear, expert solutions
- Ensure clients receive clarity, confidence, and better outcomes
At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace:
- We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions.
We offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work that supports a work-life balance that works for you.
Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of your recruitment process, please contact hrrecruitment@ISIO.com.
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