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Senior Finance Business Partner

Hastings Insurance Services Limited, City of Westminster

Senior Finance Business Partner

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Hastings Insurance Services Limited, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 13 Nov | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e86b5b69a6fe456cb14b0ab63075fe33

Full Job Description

  • Leading a team of senior Finance colleagues in a centre of excellence for business partnering
  • Act as the key link between Finance and assigned business unit, leading on providing expert advice and insight from Finance to key business stakeholders
  • Working alongside Finance Business Partners in leading the delivery of expense budgeting and forecasting, managing the business to deliver outputs to Finance and overseeing financial modelling outputs, challenging teams to set suitably stretching plans
  • Setting strategic direction with leadership for key financial deliverables, business and customer outcomes
  • Accountable for ensuring assigned business areas are delivering operating expenses in line with Group three year plan, clearly articulating/providing insight on variances and challenging business units in order to course correct
  • Collaborate with the business on creation of business cases and associated models, ensuring Commercial, Customer and operational benefits are clearly articulated, rationalised and are appropriately tracked post go live and challenge assumptions of proposals put forward by the business for maximum value and impact from delivery
  • Setting direction of the team and ensuring adequate resourced deployed effectively
  • Leading and developing direct reports in order to deliver high quality service for the business and other Finance stakeholders

    Experience in delivery roles within Financial Planning & Analysis, ideally in listed company environment
  • Leadership experience and ability to develop a team of finance professionals
  • Experience working with large and complex operational business areas (large customer facing/contact centres)
  • Commercial acumen and ability to articulate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders
  • Proven ability to analyse numerical data with excellent report writing and communication skills
  • Exposure to and ability to build strong relationships with Senior Leaders including at Executive level

    Welcome to Hastings Direct - From our Group HR Director Pam Angel
    • We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues. We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.

    Salary - Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews also completed each year) Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home. Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance. Physical Wellbeing - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI) This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen. Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support. Mental Wellbeing programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own, in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs There's more! - 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more …. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks. At Hastings Direct, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or throughout your journey with us at Hastings, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all. Job posting end date

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