Finance Business Partner (Security & Data)

Description

At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact.

We are Allwyn UK part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence acrossthe USA (Michigan and Illinois) andEurope includingCzech Republic Austria GreeceCyprusand Italy.

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds togood causes at Allwynwe put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money togood causes.

Welltalk a bit more about us further down the page but for now letstalk about the role and whowerelooking for

A bit about the role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially-focused business partner to work with multiple functions and stakeholders (up to executive level) to provide finance support to our Security and Data functions. This role will provide financial insights budgeting forecasting and decision support.

Whatyoullbe doing

Business Partnering

• Act as a key finance partner to Security & Data stakeholders providing clear insight commercial challenge and decision support on priorities cost drivers and trade-offs
• Build strong relationships with budget owners and senior stakeholders to drive accountability for financial performance while escalating complex or sensitive matters appropriately
• Support Security & Data leadership in understanding actual performance forecast outlook risks and opportunities across the portfolio

Planning & Forecasting

• Support the budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes for Security & Data cost centres ensuring assumptions are clear evidenced and aligned to business priorities
• Maintain robust tracking of people costs contractors suppliers licences support contracts and maintenance agreements within forecasts
• Provide ongoing visibility of performance highlighting key variances spend to go risks opportunities and actions required

Technology Cost Management & Control

• Bring structure and control to a complex cost base spanning Security Data Tech Operations suppliers and ongoing operations
• Improve cost transparency across BAU and project-related spend including accurate classification and allocation of costs
• Support month-end close ensuring accruals prepayments coding and financial outputs are robust and well understood

Supplier Licence & Maintenance Agreement Support

• Provide financial oversight of recurring supplier costs software licences managed service charges support contracts and maintenance agreements
• Track upcoming renewals and maintenance commitments so that cost impacts are visible early planned into forecasts and understood by stakeholders
• Work with Technology Procurement and Finance colleagues to support renewal analysis affordability checks and options assessment
• Analyse contractor supplier licence and maintenance spend to identify cost optimisation opportunities and improve efficiency

Reporting & Insights

• Develop clear concise and high-quality reporting packs covering actuals vs budget / forecast risks and opportunities spend outlook and supplier / maintenance commitments
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Continually improve reporting and insight to enhance visibility transparency and decision-making across Security Data and Tech Operations

What experiencewerelooking for

• Qualified accountant
• Advanced Excel Modelling and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply this to decision making and recommendations
• Collaborative and able to work cross-functionally with both finance and non-finance colleagues
• Ability to work independently create own priorities and manage upwards accordingly
• Presentation skills and experience influencing business stakeholders
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Displays excellent attention to detail
• Use of Enterprise Financial Systems such as forecasting and data visualisation tools. SAP/SAC/BPC a plus

About us

At Allwyn we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly championing its positive impact on people places and the planet.

• Innovation -We pride ourselves on it!Wereconstantly looking for new ways to excite our customers bringing new products to market toenjoywhich is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.
• Giving back Did you know that playing the lottery generates around 30m a week for charities andgood causesin the UK Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license.
• Sustainability Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and transitioned to renewable energy providers made our London and Watford offices zero gas and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission additionwereworking with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date.
• Empowering every voice We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong can be themselves has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive whether people play a game in a store or onlinebecause when everyone can play everyonewins..

An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre

At Allwyn inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleaguesand their familiesat every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging we create a workplace where everyone feels valued rewarded and empowered to people are more than colleagues -theyrewinners driving positive change and making a real difference in communities.

Benefits

• CompanyBonusScheme
• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
• 26 days annual leave 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
• Single Private Health Cover
• Complimentary Private Medical
• Income Protection
• Flexible Benefits EV SchemeMoney Coach Will WritingMortgage AdviceDental and Eye Care Schemes.
• EnhancedFamily Leave (MaternityPaternity Adoption)
• WellnessAllowance500
• Employee AssistanceProgramme
• Discounted Health Assessments
• Volunteering Days
• Matched Funding

We are a Disability Confident Leader which meanswevetaken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.

If you need anyassistanceor adjustments to this job description or in the application process please contact a member of the talent team atandwellbe happy to help.

Employment Type : Full Time
Department / Functional Area: Finance
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1