Finance Business Partner

Job Introduction

Finance Business Partner

Salary £60,000 to £67,000

Permanent   

FT – 35 hours per week

Hybrid – Home and Hub (London/Ashford Kent)

A great opportunity to be joining an exciting division of Saga. The Saga Money and Publishing Finance team is currently looking for a Finance Business Partner to join the FP&A and Commercial team.

You will take full responsibility for the financial partnering and support element across our team. This will involve regular business partnering with key stakeholders within the business units giving financial guidance to all key stakeholders.

You will cover cornerstone items such as 5-year plans, budgets, forecasts, month-end performance as well trading, operational and project related finance support. This role will work closely with and support the Head of Finance, Finance Director and CFO.

We offer flexibility over where you work – you choose a place where you feel most comfortable and productive, either from home or in one of our hubs in London or Kent. Our Finance and Money teams come together most weeks to collaborate.

Role Responsibility

Our Finance Business Partner will be fully responsible for the preparation, delivery and oversight of the following areas; 

• Lead production, with team assistance of forecasts, as well as the annual 5YP and budget (P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash flow).
• Finance input on trading targets / planning.
• Preparation / review of monthly management accounts.
• Review / analysis of the completions and MI; volumes and margins.
• Supporting and preparing presentations for the Board on strategy and new initiatives.
• Providing support for financial, trading and trend reporting both internally and externally.
• Business partnering with the key stakeholders to ensure that the above elements are produced to a high degree of accuracy.
• Ensuring finance is well represented within the business and maintains an outward facing presence.

The Ideal Candidate

You would have already worked in a Finance Business Partnering role which focused on strategy, financial planning and analysis. Ideally from a B2B organisation / financial services environment. You will also need to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and experience; 

• A natural business communicator who is commercially aware. 
• Have a can-do attitude / takes initiative / self-starter.
• Credible, can instantly establish rapport with colleagues at all levels, including Heads of and Directors.
• Ability to collaborate and run with high profile projects.
• Analytically strong with the ability to challenge and think creatively.
• Fully Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Demonstrate advanced Excel skills.
• Experience of Financial services company preferable but not essential.
• Systems knowledge / experience on TM1/Dream/Workday preferable but not essential.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and supervise more junior colleagues.

Package Description

Everyday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package.  

• Our working week is 35 hours per week, these can be worked flexibly to suit your working style
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Life assurance policy on joining us
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays!
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

About the Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

We’re passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We’re dedicated to creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. So that at Saga, more than anywhere else, you can be your best, be yourself and make a difference.

Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. We are also an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

​Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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