Finance Business Partner

Overview

Pear Talent is representing an international private equity backed Financial Services business who are growing exceptionally well, both organically and through acquisitions. They have an excellent new opportunity for an accomplished Finance Business Partner in their central Finance team.You’ll act as a strategic liaison between the Finance and HR functions, providing financial insight, analysis, and support to drive workforce planning, cost management, and people-related investment decisions. This role ensures alignment between financial planning and HR strategy, enabling data-driven decision-making that supports business growth and operational efficiency.Base pay range

FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER, HREssential:

FBP/FPandA + HR function + large/complex companyLocation:

City of London (hybrid WFH 2 days p/wk)Key responsibilities

Strategic Partnership : Collaborate with HR leadership and business units to align financial planning with workforce strategy, including headcount forecasting, remuneration planning, and organisational design.Budgeting and Forecasting : Lead the HR budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of people-related costs (e.g., salaries, benefits, training, bonus modelling).Workforce Analytics : Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that provide insights into workforce trends, productivity, and cost efficiency.Cost Control and Optimisation : Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements across HR-related spend, including third-party vendors and benefits programs.Business Case Development : Support HR initiatives (e.g., talent acquisition, DEI, learning and development) with robust financial modelling and ROI analysis.Compliance and Governance : Ensure adherence to financial policies, controls, and regulatory requirements in all HR financial matters.Stakeholder Engagement : Act as a trusted advisor to HR and Finance leadership, presenting complex financial information in a clear and actionable manner.Required experience

A qualified accountant ACA, CIMA or ACCA with a strong academic record and post-qualified experience in a finance business partnering role, ideally with exposure to HR or people-related financial planning. Private Equity experience would be preferable but not essential, including:Technical Skills :Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and financial planning systems (e.g., Anaplan, Workday etc).Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) is a plus.Soft Skills :Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to influence and challenge constructively.Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.If this isn’t for you but you know someone who’d be interested, then why not confidentially recommend them by clicking here http://peartalent.co.uk/spread-the-word/. We have a fantastic referral scheme up to £1,000*.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Finance and Strategy/PlanningIndustries

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