Finance Business Partner

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life.

The Finance Business Partner for Technology, Security & Resilience and Change is a key role in the Bank sitting, supporting multiple CTOs to drive efficiencies in the delivery of Technology solutions to the lending businesses

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a Business Partner to stakeholders to ensure information is accurately reflected and providing insight into future initiatives and strategic direction.
• Produce monthly Technology Committee Management Information and ad hoc analysis
• Manage the annual budget, quarterly forecasting and three year strategy from a financial perspective.
• Monitor the financial targets and performance based on Bank Strategy. Agreeing remedial action with stakeholders where necessary and supporting the deliver of cost saving initiatives.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:

• Experience of partnering with budget holders to help deliver services cost effectively
• Evidence of taking ownership and ability to prioritise and deal with a wide range of business as usual activities at the same time to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU:

• Experience of managing the finance of a Technology function.
• Strong systems experience including SAP
• IBM TM1 experience

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us or request a call back (details can be found via the 'Apply' button).

ABOUT US

For roles offering hybrid working: At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.

Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securities trading. At Close Brothers we provide financial support and advice to small businesses and individuals in the UK. Our purpose is to help the people and businesses of Britain thrive over the long term.