Finance Business Partner - 12 Month FTC

See yourself being part of a large, transformational change? This could be the role for you!

At Iress, we make things happen

At Iress, we believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. From the world’s most established financial brands to new and disruptive players, we help improve every aspect of our clients’ businesses so that they can work better, every day. Iress is one of Australia’s largest technology companies and employs more than 1,500 people across Australia, United Kingdom, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand and Asia.

Build your career at Iress!

Are you a finance professional with a passion for turning data into actionable insights? In this role, you will be at the heart of decision-making, providing analysis that empowers business unit owners to drive revenue growth and manage costs effectively. You will lead the forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and delivering insightful variance analysis, while developing compelling commentary and management reports. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will collaborate closely with segment leaders, becoming their go-to finance expert and tailoring reports to meet their specific needs. As the vital link between stakeholders and key functions, you will ensure smooth communication and efficient implementation of updates, making a real impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Some of the awesome things you’ll be involved with:

• Helping the business to understand how much revenue it generates in the UK, and from which products/clients

• Working collaboratively with the business and the Financial Control team to ensure revenue is accurately recorded

• Working collaboratively with the business and the Financial Control team to understand the key cost drivers within the Business Unit and how they align with income

• Interface with the business at all levels to deliver budgets, forecasts and strategic plans, driving an optimal yet realistic target

• Interface with the Global team in Australia to explain assumptions and status

• Building relationships between the finance function and the operational teams within Iress

• Delivering required data and evidence throughout external audit processes

• Close collaboration with the Financial Control team, Sales teams, Tech and Product functions

• Explaining variances between expected and actual outcomes

• Project work to discover and deliver continuous improvements for the department

What you will bring:

• You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with a strong background in diverse finance functions

• Confidence in influencing and providing challenge to key stakeholders

• High standard of proficiency in Excel, experience using Google Workspace preferable but not essential

• Ability to work with large data sets and build capabilities to meet new reporting objectives

• Aptitude to learn new processes quickly and attain proficiency in bespoke systems

• Attention to detail, capable of identifying problems and creating checks and reconciliations

• Creative lateral thinker with strong problem solving skills

• Demonstrable, extensive experience working for a large, diverse and complex business

• Proven track record adhering to tight deadlines and working to high standards under pressure

• Strong time management skills, ability to manage own tasks and work independently

• Ability to demonstrate ownership on accountabilities, while maintaining high standards

• Willingness to question, challenge and change existing practices and processes

• A professional demeanour including excellent communication skills

Why work with us?

• 8 paid days per year to extend your weekends + 25 days annual leave

• State-of-the-art offices

• Free on-site gym in our Cheltenham office open 24/7

• Casual dress, flexible work policy

• Access to learning and development programs through LinkedIn 

• 3 days’ leave per year for charity initiatives

• Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your kids with the transition to school

• Life Insurance & Private Medical

• Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when phasing back to work.

Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone’s uniqueness is valued and celebrated. 

Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you! 

We’re also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace. 

For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website - https://www.iress.com/join-us/careers/

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