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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 key role involves driving financial discipline, transparency, and accountability across the organisation, working closely with Department Heads and key stakeholders. The position entails:
- Ownership of central cost bases, including budgeting, forecasting, spend oversight, and financial controls
- Strengthening processes such as purchase order (PO) governance and invoice approvals
- Oversight of CapEx and project-related spend, with financial tracking of project deliverables
- Partnering with FP&A and Finance teams for robust financial management of investments
This role can be based in Birmingham or London, offering a hybrid workstyle.
What Does the Role Entail?
Business Partnering
- Act as the primary Finance Business Partner for Central Functions, including HR, IT, Marketing, Legal, and Operations
- Build trusting relationships to deliver insight, guidance, and constructive challenge
- Support stakeholders in managing budgets and understanding performance
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support annual budget, forecasts, and planning cycles
- Provide visibility on cost drivers, trends, and risks
- Assist in scenario analysis for decision-making and cost optimisation
Cost Control & Spend Management
- Monitor functional cost performance against budget
- Support through:
- Invoice review and approval processes
- Supplier spend tracking
- Variance analysis and explanation
- Adherence to financial policies and controls
PO Process & Financial Governance
- Develop and implement effective Purchase Order (PO) processes
- Collaborate with Procurement and Finance to:
- Improve spend visibility and controls
- Strengthen governance and compliance
- Enhance supplier and invoice efficiency
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CapEx & Project Support
- Track and oversee CapEx and project-related spend
- Work with project owners to:
- Monitor actual budgets
- Maintain financial tracking clarity
- Ensure proper approvals and controls
- Support improvement in investment performance visibility
Reporting & Insight
- Produce and support monthly financial reporting for Central Functions
- Translate data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders
- Enhance Power BI and other reporting tools
Collaboration
- Partner closely with:
- FP&A on planning and analysis
- Finance/Controllership on accounting and governance
- Procurement on supplier and spend processes
- Act as the key bridge between finance and operational functions
What We’re Looking For
- Fully or part-qualified accountant (e.g., ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience in FP&A, management accounting, or business partnering
- Strong financial acumen in:
- Budgeting, forecasting, cost control
- Financial process exposure (e.g., PO, procurement, spend controls) is a plus
- expérience working with non-financial stakeholders
- Analytical, communication, and organisational skills
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and accountable by nature
Why This Role Is Different
- Broad exposure across all Central Functions
- Opportunity to improvement financial processes and controls
- Integral to growing CapEx and project oversight
- Cross-team collaboration with FP&A, Finance, and operations
Why Join Isio
A fast-growing professional services firm emphasising:
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- Career progression through an evolving client and work portfolio
- Nationwide opportunities with diverse, impactful projects
- Accountability-driven culture that values bold, conviction-based work
- Hybrid/flexible work supporting work-life balance
- Investment in training and skill development
- Promotion of career breadth across diverse sectors
Isio’s business values (“Isio Attitude”) guide us to deliver high-impact advisory work with integrity, encouraging innovation and growth.
About Isio
An advisory firm driving expertise in pensions, employee benefits, and wealth advisory. Our Big 4 heritage ensures integrity, quality, and forward thinking.
We foster:
- A supportive, inclusive culture with equal opportunities for all.
- Respect, fairness, and belonging in every interaction.
- Investment in innovation for clients and colleagues.
Business values guide our collective success:
- Look ahead half a decade to challenge conventions.
- Differentiate ourselves through ethical, high-quality approaches.
- Raise awareness of financial advice’s enduring importance.
- Deliver confidently; expertise backed by experience.
Twenty-first-century advice demands proactivity, clarity, and cultural sensitivity—principles we champion.
Join Us
We thrive on expertise, collaboration, and progress. If this role aligns with your growth mindset, we’d love to hear from you.
Isio is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants are considered, and reasonable adjustments are supported throughout the process.
For accommodation needs, please contact: hrrecruitment@ISIO.com.
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