Finance Business Partner

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner to support financial planning, cost control and commercial decision-making across our Central Functions.

This role plays a key part in driving financial discipline, transparency and accountability across the organisation, working closely with Department Heads and key stakeholders.

The position will have ownership of central cost bases, including budgeting, forecasting, spend oversight and financial controls, alongside responsibility for strengthening processes such as purchase order (PO) governance and invoice approvals.

The role will also support oversight of Cap Ex and project-related spend and measurement and monitoring of project deliverables, partnering with FP&A and Finance teams to ensure strong financial management of a growing investment portfolio.

This role can be based in our Birmingham or London city centre office with a hybrid workstyle.

• Business Partnering
• Act as the primary Finance Business Partner for Central Functions, supporting Department Heads across areas such as HR, IT, Marketing, Legal and Operations.
• Build effective relationships to provide insight, guidance and constructive challenge.
• Support stakeholders in managing budgets and understanding financial performance.

• Support delivery of the annual budget, forecasts and planning cycles for Central Functions.
• Provide visibility on cost drivers, trends and risks.
• Assist with scenario analysis to support decision-making and cost optimisation.

• Monitor and track functional cost performance against budget.
• Support robust cost control through:
• Invoice review and approval processes
• Supplier spend tracking
• Variance analysis and explanation
• Help ensure adherence to financial policies and controls.

• Support the development and embedding of an effective Purchase Order (PO) process.
• Work with Procurement and Finance to:
• Improve spend visibility and approval controls
• Strengthen governance and compliance
• Enhance efficiency of invoice and supplier processes

• Support tracking and oversight of Cap Ex and project-related spend.
• Work with project owners to:
• Monitor budgets vs actuals
• Ensure appropriate approvals and controls are in place
• Contribute to improving visibility of investment performance.

• Produce and support monthly reporting and analysis for Central Functions.
• Translate financial data into clear, practical insights for stakeholders.
• Support improvements in reporting tools and processes (e.g. Power BI).
• Work closely with:
• FP&A team on planning and analysis
• Finance / Controllership on accounting and governance
• Procurement on supplier and spend processes
• Act as a key link between finance and central departments.

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in FP&A, management accounting or business partnering roles.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Exposure to financial processes (e.g. PO, procurement, spend controls) desirable.
• Experience supporting non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proactive, organised and detail-oriented.

• Broad exposure across all Central Functions
• Opportunity to help shape and improve financial processes and controls
• Involvement in growing Cap Ex and project activity
• Strong collaboration across FP&A, Finance and operational teams

Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.