Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

London based - 3 days office based

About Finova 

Finova is the UK's leading lending and savings technology provider, supporting one in every five mortgages nationwide. Our agile, cloud-native solutions enable over 60 banks, building societies, specialist lenders, equity release providers and a network of 2,400+ brokers to stay ahead in a competitive market.

Built on open architecture and backed by deep industry expertise, our platform is designed to scale. Each year, we process over £50 billion in loans, manage nearly £50 billion in savings, and support the digital servicing of more than 650,000 UK borrower accounts.

Be part of a team that’s driving innovation, enabling growth and shaping the future of UK lending.

For Lenders 

Finova offers a flexible, modular technology suite designed to help lenders move faster, scale efficiently and deliver standout digital experiences.

Financial Institutions use Finova to launch products faster, process applications up to 50% more efficiently and reduce operational costs — all while staying fully compliant in a fast-moving market. 

About the Role:

We are looking for a commercial and forward-thinking finance professional to own and elevate our budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. In this role, you will act as a true business partner to our leadership and department heads, turning complex financial data into actionable insights. You will help shape commercial decisions, safeguard our cash flow, and leverage the latest AI tools to drive efficiency across the finance function.

About you:

• Qualified accountant: (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with at least 3+ years PQE in a fast-paced SME environment – ideally B2B SaaS, tech or software.

• Experienced Business Partner: You have a proven track record in FP&A or commercial finance, with a knack for building strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders and holding them to account on their budgets.

• Commercially Astute: You understand the real-world impact of financial metrics. You don't just report the numbers; you know how to leverage pricing, cost management, and working capital to drive business value.

• Exceptional Communicator: You can translate complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives tailored to different audiences—from operational managers to board members.

• Tech-Forward & Adaptable: You are highly proficient in financial modeling and actively seek out new technologies to improve workflows. You are excited about the potential of AI tools to eliminate manual work and elevate financial analysis.

• Analytical & Proactive: You naturally look ahead. Whether you are building scenario plans or spotting KPI trends, you anticipate questions and provide solutions before problems arise.

What will you be doing?

• Budgets, Forecasts, & Financial Models: Own and continuously improve our budgeting and forecasting processes. You will collaborate closely with business owners to build realistic plans they can be held accountable to, ensuring leadership always has a credible, current view of where we will land.

• Commercial Support & Business Partnering: Help teams understand their financial performance and build robust commercial cases for new deals and initiatives. Your guidance will ensure that decisions are made with a clear view of their financial consequences.

• MI & Reporting: Deliver accurate, timely Management Information (MI) and explain performance against budgets and forecasts. You will adapt your reporting style for different audiences, providing the commentary that turns a standard data pack into a strategic decision-making tool.

• Cash Flow & Working Capital: Produce and maintain cash forecasts. You will proactively explain the cash and working capital implications of commercial decisions, ensuring cash is considered before actions are taken, rather than after.

• Cost Management & Pricing: Analyze financial data to uncover efficiency and revenue opportunities. You will build and manage the pricing and cost models that support these initiatives, ensuring pricing is evidence-based and our cost base scales sensibly.

• Scenario & Trend Analysis: Track trends in key performance indicators (KPIs) and produce scenario plans. You will provide leadership with a clear view of potential outcomes and the levers available to influence them.

• Process Improvement & AI Integration: Lead initiatives to streamline planning, reporting systems, and workflows. You will actively use and embed the latest AI models (including Anthropic and Gemini) into your processes, ensuring the team's time is spent on driving insight rather than manual assembly.

• Ad Hoc Analysis & Strategic Projects: Support management with critical analysis on board and investor requests, one-off commercial decisions, and other high-priority strategic projects as they arise.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working ️ We operate on a hybrid model that is primarily office-based, requiring three days in the office each week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder.

• Private medical insurance ‍⚕️
  Comprehensive health cover, with the option to add your family to your plan, because your well-being matters to us.

• Life assurance & income protection
  We provide life assurance and income protection to give you peace of mind for the future

• Family friendly policies
  Our enhanced family-friendly policy goes beyond maternity and paternity leave, offering paid time off for when plans change or alternative paths to parenthood are needed.

• Work from anywhere
  Some thrive in the office, others at home — and many do best with choice. With approval, Finova employees can work abroad for up to 4 weeks each year.

• Flexible holiday package ️
  Enjoy 25 days paid holiday allowance, plus all public holidays. And, you can rebook any public holidays for a day that aligns with your personal beliefs or celebration calendar. We also offer holiday trading allowing you to purchase or sell your holiday allowance.

• Company pension scheme
  With salary exchange, you save on tax and can build a secure future.

• Employee assistance programme
  We understand that mental health is just as important as physical health. Access to a 24/7 confidential counselling helpline ensures you have support when you need it.

• Electric car scheme
  Get a brand-new electric vehicle with salary sacrifice as a benefit, paid for through your gross monthly pay, saving on Income Tax and National Insurance.

• Health cash plan
  Our Health Cash Plan empowers you to prioritise your wellbeing by providing effortless reimbursement for everyday healthcare costs, from dental and optical visits to physiotherapy.

• Gym discounts ️
  Achieve your fitness goals for less with GymFlex, which offers significant savings on annual memberships at over 3,000 gyms and leisure centers nationwide.

• Perks that matter
  We fuel your day with a fully stocked pantry of fresh fruit and snacks and keep the team spirit high with weekly socials and events.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re passionate about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, please reach out, we’d love to discuss how your skills and experiences align with our needs.