Finance Business Partner

Overview ABOUT THE JOB Working within FP&A Reporting to the Director of FP&A you will take ownership of the financials for a Division within Haymarket manage various ongoing projects to improve efficiencies in systems and processes as well as managing and developing a small team. The Role Haymarket is seeking a dynamic and experienced finance professional to join our team as a Finance Business this role youll be a key financial partner for one of our divisions taking ownership of its financials while leading a small team. Youll drive efficiency and results oriented advice by providing proactive crucial financial analysis to key stakeholders contributing directly to the divisions success Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Sit on the Executive Team of a Division contributing to the effective running of that Division delivering a growth plan. Confidently present financial and business information to Divisional Board and other executive stakeholders across the group. Provide fact led analysis to aid decision making strategy and results. Collaborate with business managers to complete annual budgets and 3-year business plans. Create and maintain successful working relationships with key stakeholders. Attend and credibly contribute to business meetings. Autonomously take ownership for production of all monthly and annual reporting for a division. Manage and help train a small team to assist in your goals. Continuously seek ways to improve internal financial reporting and control processes. Positively challenge business assumptions. Support the business in catering for uncertainty by performing scenario analysis where necessary. Ensure accuracy in underlying transactions with a detailed mindset and precision forecasting. Key Relationships You will be working with various stakeholders across the business supporting them with analysis of all financial matters of the division and working to achieve project goals. Your key business partnering relationship will be the Managing Director of the division. Additionally you will be responsible for managing and mentoring a small team ensuring their development aligns with the divisions goals. Skills / Experience / Knowledge / Minimum Criteria Knowledge Skills & Experience Demonstrated success in a Finance Business Partner role with management responsibilities. Attained or working towards a relevant professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA etc) ideally at least 3 years PQE. Experience of G Suite including Slides Sheets etc. Experienced operating at an advanced level within Excel. Adept at presenting data at best in class standards. Experience of AI tools like Claude to drive efficiency in Finance Extensive experience of seeking and implementing ways to improve on current practice. Must have a conscientious accurate detailed and methodical approach to work. Excellent written and oral communication skills e.g. articulate when communicating to partners and key staff and able to present financial results to the function and wider business. Can demonstrate strong relationship building skills with ability to work with colleagues at all levels. A team player with a flexible and pro-active approach to work with the ability to work autonomously. About You Strategic & Commercially Minded: You dont just report numbers; you understand the business context behind them. You are proactive in providing fact-led analysis that helps guide strategy evaluate opportunities and drive divisional growth. Credible & Confident Communicator: You possess top-tier written and verbal communication skills. You can articulate complex financial concepts clearly and present with confidence when sitting on the Divisional Executive Team and interacting with executive stakeholders. Constructive & Proactive Challenger: You are comfortable positively challenging business assumptions running scenario analyses to handle uncertainty and pushing for operational excellence. Tech-Forward & Efficiency-Driven: You actively look for ways to modernise processes and improve control environments. You possess advanced skills in Google Workspace/Excel and embrace cutting-edge AI tools (like Claude) to streamline finance workflows. Collaborative & Empathetic Leader: You excel at building strong trusted relationships across all levels of the businessespecially with your key partner the Divisional Managing Director. As a manager you are invested in mentoring developing and guiding a small team. Meticulous & Autonomous: You take full ownership of your work bringing a conscientious highly detailed and methodical approach to ensure absolute accuracy in reporting and forecasting. What Success Looks Like How will success in this role typically be measured 1. Strategic Impact & Executive Partnership Becoming a trusted indispensable advisor to the Divisional Managing Director and the Executive Team. Successfully delivering insightful fact-led financial analysis that directly improves decision-making mitigates risk and supports the execution of the divisions 3-year growth plan. 2. Operational Delivery & Accuracy Smooth autonomous execution of all monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting with high precision. Delivery of reliable accurate forecasts budgets and scenario analyses that help the division navigate market uncertainty. 3. Process Improvement & Innovation Demonstrable efficiency gains in team workflows financial reporting and system processesincluding the successful adoption and integration of modern AI and automation tools. Continuous enhancement of internal controls and reporting standards across the division. 4. Team Leadership & Development High engagement performance and continuous professional growth within your direct reporting team. Building a high-trust supportive environment where your team actively contributes to divisional FP&A goals. 5. Stakeholder Satisfaction & Collaboration Seamless cross-functional working relationships with key stakeholders across Haymarket evidenced by clear communication transparency and high confidence from non-finance business managers. Additional Information Why work with us at Haymarket Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. From paid content and subscription services; to integrated advertising and content marketing packages. We deliver market-leading branded experiences that inspire great decisions. From data and digital information solutions to live events awards and professional education services. Our Company benefits: 25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days) Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year with our Work from Anywhere days Flexible working hours (core hours from 10-3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitments Generous contributory pension scheme Health Cash Plans: With our health cash plans you can access a range of healthcare benefits including coverage for medical expenses dental care optical services and more Disability Confident Employer We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria. To be considered as part of this initiative please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process please contact us at More about Haymarket Working here means being part of a commitment to shaping a better future. As a proudly Certified B Corp we are part of a global movement of businesses acting as a force for good. Haymarket Impact is focused on making a positive difference globally guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and intertwined with an unwavering commitment to equity diversity and inclusion. This commitment to balancing profit with purpose is deeply embedded in our culture reflected in our values of Integrity Respect Creativity Innovation and Expertise. We invest heavily in our people. From professional development and internal training to mentorship and coaching. Our certified Disability Confident status has fostered an environment where all employees feel supported valued and can ask for workplace adjustments without fear of judgment. Our valuable partnerships for good globally mean colleagues are always up for taking on a new charitable challenge utilise their volunteering day and go out of their way to support their local communities. We know how important a healthy work-life balance is too. Our flexible hours and hybrid working model means employees are expected to be in the office at least three days a week and can work remotely for the remaining two. This means we thrive together when we collaborate in person fostering stronger connections and creativity but still allowing for flexibility outside of those times. As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to ensuring all candidates have the same opportunity to succeed regardless of sex sexual orientation marital status race colour nationality ethnic or national origin religion age or line with our dedication to fairness and transparency we are also proud to be a We Show the Salary employer pledging to always include pay details on our job adverts. Join us and be part of award-winning teams and a culture that is truly unique - a place to grow feel inspired build a brilliant career and make a difference. #LI-DNI
Key Responsibilities Sit on the Executive Team of a Division contributing to the effective running of that Division delivering a growth plan. Confidently present financial and business information to Divisional Board and other executive stakeholders across the group. Provide fact led analysis to aid decision making strategy and results. Collaborate with business managers to complete annual budgets and 3-year business plans. Create and maintain successful working relationships with key stakeholders. Attend and credibly contribute to business meetings. Autonomously take ownership for production of all monthly and annual reporting for a division. Manage and help train a small team to assist in your goals. Continuously seek ways to improve internal financial reporting and control processes. Positively challenge business assumptions. Support the business in catering for uncertainty by performing scenario analysis where necessary. Ensure accuracy in underlying transactions with a detailed mindset and precision forecasting. Key Relationships You will be working with various stakeholders across the business supporting them with analysis of all financial matters of the division and working to achieve project goals. Your key business partnering relationship will be the Managing Director of the division. Additionally you will be responsible for managing and mentoring a small team ensuring their development aligns with the divisions goals.
Knowledge Skills & Experience Demonstrated success in a Finance Business Partner role with management responsibilities. Attained or working towards a relevant professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA etc) ideally at least 3 years PQE. Experience of G Suite including Slides Sheets etc. Experienced operating at an advanced level within Excel. Adept at presenting data at best in class standards. Experience of AI tools like Claude to drive efficiency in Finance Extensive experience of seeking and implementing ways to improve on current practice. Must have a conscientious accurate detailed and methodical approach to work. Excellent written and oral communication skills e.g. articulate when communicating to partners and key staff and able to present financial results to the function and wider business. Can demonstrate strong relationship building skills with ability to work with colleagues at all levels. A team player with a flexible and pro-active approach to work with the ability to work autonomously. About You Strategic & Commercially Minded: You dont just report numbers; you understand the business context behind them. You are proactive in providing fact-led analysis that helps guide strategy evaluate opportunities and drive divisional growth. Credible & Confident Communicator: You possess top-tier written and verbal communication skills. You can articulate complex financial concepts clearly and present with confidence when sitting on the Divisional Executive Team and interacting with executive stakeholders. Constructive & Proactive Challenger: You are comfortable positively challenging business assumptions running scenario analyses to handle uncertainty and pushing for operational excellence. Tech-Forward & Efficiency-Driven: You actively look for ways to modernise processes and improve control environments. You possess advanced skills in Google Workspace/Excel and embrace cutting-edge AI tools (like Claude) to streamline finance workflows. Collaborative & Empathetic Leader: You excel at building strong trusted relationships across all levels of the businessespecially with your key partner the Divisional Managing Director. As a manager you are invested in mentoring developing and guiding a small team. Meticulous & Autonomous: You take full ownership of your work bringing a conscientious highly detailed and methodical approach to ensure absolute accuracy in reporting and forecasting. What Success Looks Like How will success in this role typically be measured 1. Strategic Impact & Executive Partnership Becoming a trusted indispensable advisor to the Divisional Managing Director and the Executive Team. Successfully delivering insightful fact-led financial analysis that directly improves decision-making mitigates risk and supports the execution of the divisions 3-year growth plan. 2. Operational Delivery & Accuracy Smooth autonomous execution of all monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting with high precision. Delivery of reliable accurate forecasts budgets and scenario analyses that help the division navigate market uncertainty. 3. Process Improvement & Innovation Demonstrable efficiency gains in team workflows financial reporting and system processesincluding the successful adoption and integration of modern AI and automation tools. Continuous enhancement of internal controls and reporting standards across the division. 4. Team Leadership & Development High engagement performance and continuous professional growth within your direct reporting team. Building a high-trust supportive environment where your team actively contributes to divisional FP&A goals. 5. Stakeholder Satisfaction & Collaboration Seamless cross-functional working relationships with key stakeholders across Haymarket evidenced by clear communication transparency and high confidence from non-finance business managers. Additional Information Why work with us at Haymarket Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. From paid content and subscription services; to integrated advertising and content marketing packages. We deliver market-leading branded experiences that inspire great decisions. From data and digital information solutions to live events awards and professional education services. Our Company benefits: 25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days) Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year with our Work from Anywhere days Flexible working hours (core hours from 10-3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitments Generous contributory pension scheme Health Cash Plans: With our health cash plans you can access a range of healthcare benefits including coverage for medical expenses dental care optical services and more Disability Confident Employer We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria. To be considered as part of this initiative please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process please contact us at More about Haymarket Working here means being part of a commitment to shaping a better future. As a proudly Certified B Corp we are part of a global movement of businesses acting as a force for good. Haymarket Impact is focused on making a positive difference globally guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and intertwined with an unwavering commitment to equity diversity and inclusion. This commitment to balancing profit with purpose is deeply embedded in our culture reflected in our values of Integrity Respect Creativity Innovation and Expertise. We invest heavily in our people. From professional development and internal training to mentorship and coaching. Our certified Disability Confident status has fostered an environment where all employees feel supported valued and can ask for workplace adjustments without fear of judgment. Our valuable partnerships for good globally mean colleagues are always up for taking on a new charitable challenge utilise their volunteering day and go out of their way to support their local communities. We know how important a healthy work-life balance is too. Our flexible hours and hybrid working model means employees are expected to be in the office at least three days a week and can work remotely for the remaining two. This means we thrive together when we collaborate in person fostering stronger connections and creativity but still allowing for flexibility outside of those times. As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to ensuring all candidates have the same opportunity to succeed regardless of sex sexual orientation marital status race colour nationality ethnic or national origin religion age or line with our dedication to fairness and transparency we are also proud to be a We Show the Salary employer pledging to always include pay details on our job adverts. Join us and be part of award-winning teams and a culture that is truly unique - a place to grow feel inspired build a brilliant career and make a difference. #LI-DNI

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